Business Development Manager

About the position

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager

The incumbent will be accountable for securing the total revenue, diversification of income streams, and for meeting targets per revenue stream for the cluster
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree in engineering or science in a relevant domain with at least five years’ business development experience in industry, research, development innovation (RDI) or leading research and technology organisations (RTO).
• MBA or post graduate degree in Engineering & Infrastructure, Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences and Ecosystems, Climate Change & Sustainability, Energy & Water Management will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding and/ or experience in engineering or science sector will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Private Equity Firms, Venture Capital, will be an added advantage
• Relevant industry experience, demonstrated experience of people management, project management and organisational development.
• Proven track record of securing funding from different streams viz. international funding bodies, private sector, government, etc.
• Excellent communicator with strong business acumen.
• Evidence of high-level stakeholder management and industry-related networks.
• Strong continental and global insights and networks in the health sector is essential;
• Excellent communicator with strong, demonstrable business acumen; and
• Demonstrated experience of strong people management and organisational development skills.

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Desired Skills:

• Business development
• Engineering or science sector
• Climate Change & Sustainability