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Head, Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Growth

KCB Group

Kenya2w ago

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Skills

business developmentperformance managementstakeholder management

About the role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies, identifying key growth areas, market trends, and potential high-value partners.

  • Build and manage a diverse portfolio of strategic alliances, ensuring strong relationships with top-level Management Executives and key stakeholders.

  • Lead the identification and pursuit of new strategic business opportunities, including potential acquisitions, market expansion, and securing large grants/contracts.

  • Lead negotiations and structure high-impact partnership agreements; working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the interests of the Group are secured and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements is achieved.

  • Regularly review financial reports, KPI dashboards, and other relevant data to track ROI and the overall health of the partnership ecosystem.

  • Prepare brief updates or detailed presentations for EXCO &/or Board regarding progress toward revenue targets and strategic milestones on partnerships.

  • Build strong internal relationships across the business teams to gain support to deliver growth in products from partnership products.

  • Participate in industry networking events, luncheons, or conferences to maintain a strong presence and identify new market trends.

  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing business development and partnerships team, overseeing budgets and resource allocation.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The preferred candidate will meet the below minimum requirements:

  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.

  • Professional qualifications in Marketing or Financial/Investment analysis will be an added advantage.

  • A Master's degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.

  • Have at least 8 years relevant management experience, with specific experience in the following areas:

    • Commercialization of new ventures from pilot to scale

    • Minimum 8 years progressive business development management

    • Driving business growth through strategic partnerships

    • Deal structuring and negotiations

    • High level stakeholder management

    • Post-deal performance management and value benefit realization

    • People management & supervision