Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at Britam in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Reports to: Managing Director, British American Asset Managers Ltd with a dotted functional line to the Chief Executive Officer – Uganda;

Job Summary:
The Job holder will be responsible for building company position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships in the Uganda market

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•Develop and manage relationships with trustees and gate keepers
•Prepare service offer tender documents
•Conduct effective research to determine business viability
•Development of deal pipeline for effective deal flow
•Locate and prospect business deals by contacting potential partners whilst discovering and exploring opportunities in the areas of institutional sales, property development, private equity and unit trust products
•Identification of opportunities for property investment and partnerships
•Identify and engage potential clients for the institutional, property development, private equity and unit trust product lines
•Generate sales for the institutional, property development, private equity and unit trust product lines
•Close new business deals in the identified areas by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
•Liaise with head office in Nairobi for effective support and turnaround timelines
•Gather and share industry data to facilitate informed decision making.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•The applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree in a business related field. A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
•Professional qualifications in finance or investment related area
•Good knowledge of best practice
•Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment;
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
•Business to Business relationship management experience;
•A demonstrated track record of sales.
•At least 5 years in real estate, investment management, corporate finance, investment banking or stock broking
•Working knowledge of the investment management and reporting systems
•Knowledge of investments and financial markets in Uganda and rules governing the financial industry in Uganda
•Familiarity with other disciplines related to business, such as finance, market research
•Strong attention to detail

How to Apply:
If interested, please visit http://careers.britam.co.ke/?q=node/102 and Register or Log In to Apply for this vacancy.
Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2013