Business Development Officer at Gap Recruitment Services

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Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent. Whether you are an employer seeking skilled talent to fuel productivity in your organization or a job seeker pursuing your dream job and a fulfilling career, we are your Staffing Team, and we are committed to your success. Gap Recruitment has the technical capacity to find the right resource for any of your vacancies, but we know it takes more than a skill set to get the job done. We focus on understanding your specific needs, culture, beyond just technical skills, and we maintain close relationships with the professionals in our databases, enabling us to find the right fit for both parties in record time.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy aligned company's growth priorities.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities across multiple sectors.
  • Map and segment client bases by industry, revenue potential, and relationship maturity.
  • Develop and execute Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies to position the client as a trusted advisor.
  • Track, analyze, and report on BD initiatives, revenue outcomes, and opportunity pipelines.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with high-value corporate clients, business leaders, and decision makers.
  • Lead structured client engagement, feedback collection, and relationship-deepening initiatives.
  • Identify and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize client lifetime value.
  • Engage confidently with CEOs, boards, legal teams, and institutional clients in a consultative manner.
  • Drive lead generation and conversion through targeted business development and sales campaigns.
  • Coordinate thought leadership initiatives such as client alerts, webinars, and industry insights.
  • Collaborate with communications and design teams to ensure consistent brand expression across all platforms.
  • Support visibility initiatives to strengthen company's local and international market presence.
  • Lead and coordinate development of pitches, proposals, and tenders tailored to client needs.
  • Conduct thorough research to ensure proposals are strategic, evidence-based, and compelling.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly BD performance reports, client trend analyses, and new opportunity summaries.
  • Identify and nurture partnerships with professional bodies, chambers of commerce, and corporate institutions.
  • Conduct competitive and market intelligence to anticipate trends and proactively position the company.
  • Monitor regulatory, economic, and industry developments influencing client needs or market opportunities.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in business development, relationship management, or sales within professional services, banking, insurance, or corporate B2B environments.
  • Demonstrable track record of revenue growth, client acquisition, and account expansion.
  • Strong understanding of corporate procurement, long sales cycles, and complex service offerings.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office, lead-generation tools, and digital marketing platforms.
  • Experience preparing pitches, proposals, tenders, and GTM strategies.
  • Strong commercial acumen with ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships at senior and executive levels.
  • Highly organized, structured and deadline-driven.
  • Analytical mindset with strong reporting and data interpretation skills.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Professional etiquette and strong executive presence.
Salary: Ksh. 150,000 - Ksh. 200,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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