Company Description:
MTech Communications Limited was incorporated in 2001, as a Private Limited Liability Company, focused on providing world class Value Added Services (VAS) to Network Operators, Corporate entities and Individuals in the Nigerian Telecommunications, Finance and other sectors of the economy. MTech has, since, created a niche in the Nigerian market and is now widely regarded as the leading mobile solutions and content provider in Nigeria and Africa.
In 2006, MTech commenced its expansion initiative, in pursue of it vision of becoming the leading mobile content and interactivity provider in emerging markets worldwide. Phase I of the expansion is now completed, with operations now established in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin Republic and Tanzania.
Among other things, MTech jointly acquired and executed the Mobile rights for the 2006 FIFA World Cup across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing near – live content for subscribers. The company also holds the mobile rights to the English Premier League till 2010. MTech also provides innovative and exciting solutions in the Digital and Experiential Marketing space, including various specialist communications activities, for major brands across our operations.
Position Description:
Currently, Mtech Communications Company are seeking for qualified candidates to join their Kenya - Nairobi, Nairobi team as Business Development & Brand Strategist. This opportunity is a Permanent position to be based at Nairobi, Kenya - Nairobi, Nairobi.
Responsibilities:
• Executing initiatives and managing day-to-day relationships with existing global technology partners (75%) and also identifying, prioritizing and pursuing new partnerships (25%).
• Developing strong relationships with the executive, sales and marketing team to understand and deliver on key partnership requirements in field.
• You will develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income
• Actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; asking questions; solution pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the account management team
• Generating original ideas and initiatives that capitalize on existing and prospective partner strengths to drive substantive, additional benefit to Blackboard.
• Developing strong relationships with the executive, sales and marketing team to understand and deliver on key partnership requirements in field.
Candidate Requirements:
The ideal candidate should fulfill the following requirements:
* At least 5 years of working experience in a related field
* Possess a Degree and above from a recognized institution
* Fluency in English will be essential
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to challenge the status quo to drive significant increases in high-margin, recurring revenue.
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A positive attitude to dealing with people
• Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual
• Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities captured and explored
Interested candidates are invited to send latest CV directly to ianoke @ mtechcomm.com quoting your availability and expected salary.
Application Deadline: 12/15/2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Business Development & Brand Strategist
