Business Development Officer- FMCG & Retail

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Coordination/Operational Responsibilities

• Conduct Research and Development for new business/projects in the FMCG industry.
• Set up end to end operations for the current existing FMCG projects through acquiring product knowledge, creating business structure, preparing legal documents, price analysis, costing, arrangement for shipment and importation of products, logistics control, stock and demand control, payment process management, supporting sales promotions and marketing activities.
• Prepare presentations and proposals of market information, regulatory and business scheme.
• Understand the direction and strategy of each business/project and implement them by collaborating with other project members and colleagues.
• Provide and share reports timely and proactively whenever milestone progress and/or important aspects are observed with all relevant parties.
• Organise and participate in meetings with stakeholders (including suppliers, customers, distributors, business partners, CFAO Head Office, TTC Head Office), and internal project members and colleagues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the project’s members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with CFAO Head Quarter and TTC’s relevant department to share the activities on country level and ensure the same understanding.Report on all activities, progress and challenges.

New Projects Support

• Execute necessary R&D process to materialize the projects in the pipeline and new projects which may arise.
• Understand the direction and strategy of each business/project and implement them by collaborating with other project members and colleagues.
• Learn about the projects in pipeline and new projects, such as renewable energy) etc., and make proactive proposal whenever necessary.
• Engage and collaborate with related business partners, suppliers, customers to develop the projects.
• Organize and participate in the meeting with stakeholders, business partners, customers, project members and colleagues.
• Prepare necessary presentation documents, travel reports, meeting minutes, and monthly report.
• Understand financial reporting of Project Division and review on turnover, gross profit, expenses and so forth.
• Prepare the budget for Project Division.
• Check the project progress and make timely reports.
• Coordinate e-Visa application, logistics and accommodation for visitors coming to Kenya/EAC together with project members of the related divisions and colleagues of Project Division.
• Prepare itinerary for visitors, make necessary appointment for the visits and meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, or any other relevant qualification
• CPA (Part 1) Qualification will be an advantage

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• At least 5 Years working experience in FMCG/ General Trading
• Experience in new product/OEM product quality control/Importation and Exportation preferred