Business Development Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya – Legal and Business Advisory Firm in Kenya

Our client, CM ADVOCATES LLP is a premier legal and business advisory firm in Kenya and within the East Africa Community (EAC) providing its customers with a one-stop-shop for their legal and business advisory needs.

The Nairobi Head Office seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Business Development Manager

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Develop business development plans in coordination with Management to achieve revenue goals.
  • Deepen existing client relationships, generate new business, cross-sell services, and increase visibility for the Firm.
  • Identify new and follow-up business opportunities for the Firm. Contribute to the development of business plans and work with Partners and Practice Group heads to execute BD initiatives.
  • Assist with assessing/recommending priorities for BD plans/budget, track budgets throughout the year, and make recommendations to optimize limited resources.
  • Develop and tailor content for RFPs/pitches and client presentations; manage the pitch/proposal-development process from start to finish and ensure the presentation of content is consistent with branding.
  • Identify or create client/prospect outreach development tools such as one-on-one meetings, seminars and speaking engagements, events, client alerts, newsletters, and other direct client communications.
  • Identify opportunities for thought leadership and other ideas to increase brand awareness within the practices.
  • Ensure compliance with all Turn-Around-Times (TATs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) executed between the Firm and any client being served by the department.
  • Collect, monitor feedback, and maintain a high degree of client satisfaction.

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law.
  • Must be an Advocate of the High Court.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Business Development Manager in a law firm.
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills.
  • Poised to work under pressure with high energy and drive.
  • Self-starter with a high degree of resourcefulness requiring minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@hrfleek.com stating the subject heading “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER” by Friday 7th October, 2022.

Please also note to include current and expected remuneration (MUST).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.