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You will be responsible for driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships and supporting the organisation's commercial objectives. This role requires a proactive professional who can research market trends, forge strategic partnerships and ensure that clients consistently receive tailored, high-value solution.\nAbout Eni Natural Energies Kenya EPZ Ltd\nEni Natural Energies Kenya EPZ Ltd is an energy company committed to supporting a just energy transition through agricultural development, with the aim of preserving our planet and promoting efficient and sustainable access to energy for all. Our work is driven by passion and innovation, built on our unique strengths and expertise, and founded on respect for the equal dignity of every individual. We recognise diversity as a key value for human development and uphold responsibility, integrity and transparency in all our actions.\nWe focus on the development of sustainable oilseed crops, including castor beans cultivated on degraded land, croton trees grown within agroforestry systems, and other agro-industrial by-products such as cottonseed. The project also includes the construction of agro-processing facilities known as Agri-Hubs, where oil is extracted from non-edible oilseeds and used as feedstock for biorefineries producing biofuels. These Agri-Hubs generate income, improve market access, and serve as centres for training and technical support. They promote sustainable agriculture, soil regeneration, food security, and Kenya's decarbonisation efforts.\nMain responsibilities:\nClient Relationship Management\nMaintain and nurture relationships with Eni's clients, continuously assessing and responding to their evolving requirements.\nConsult with existing and prospective clients to provide products and solutions tailored to their specific needs.\nServe as a key point of contact for client support throughout the duration of each engagement with the company.\nMarket Intelligence & Business Growth\nContinuously monitor markets and industry trends through research, networking, and regional benchmarking to identify opportunities and support business growth.\nIdentify and evaluate new business opportunities across the organisation.\nAssess the evolving commercial landscape and analyse potential competitors within the company’s sector.\nPartnerships & Stakeholder Engagement\nArrange and facilitate meetings with key decision-makers in target organisations to establish and strengthen strategic partnerships.\nEstablish, manage, and maintain effective communication channels with all stakeholders.\nStrategy & Leadership\nProvide leadership in establishing a B2B function by designing and executing an effective strategy to support commercial growth objectives.\nOversee the execution of the organisation’s strategic and annual business plans.\nPromote a culture that reflects the organisation’s values and commercial vision.\nSkills and experience required:\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field.\nA postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.\nExperience\nRelevant experience in business development, sales, or a related commercial role.\nDemonstrated track record of managing client relationships and delivering business growth.\nExperience in the energy, oil and gas, or a related sector is highly desirable.\nKey Competencies\nBusiness acumen and commercial awareness.\nStrategic thinking and market analysis.\nClient relationship management.\nNegotiation and stakeholder engagement.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nResearch and analytical skills.\nCross-functional collaboration.\nSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate initiative and leadership.\nHow to apply:\nApplications are only accepted through our online application system.\nPlease upload your CV in English.\nAbout Eni\nEni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.\nWorking at Eni\nAt Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. 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