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This includes cold calling, setting up meetings, gathering project and market information, and supporting the preparation of quotations.\nThe role enables the Business Development Manager to focus on strategic, senior-level relationships with consultants, architects, project owners, and other key stakeholders. While this is a support role, the Business Development Executive also has an independent mandate to generate and progress credible leads and is accountable for converting opportunities into closed accounts.\nKey Responsibilities\nConduct outbound cold calling and proactive outreach to identify and generate leads within target sectors and industries.\nSet up meetings and introductions for the Business Development Manager with consultants, architects, quantity surveyors, project owners, developers, and security managers.\nConduct site visits, project sightings, and market canvassing to identify projects under construction or in the pipeline.\nGather and provide timely, accurate ground-level information and market intelligence to support business development and pipeline strategy.\nDraft quotations in coordination with the presales team, based on site details, client requirements, and project specifications.\nMaintain and regularly update the CRM system with leads, contacts, activities, and opportunity status.\nFollow up on leads and maintain ongoing engagement with prospects to keep the pipeline active.\nWork independently to progress own leads through the sales process and convert qualified opportunities into business where appropriate.\nSupport and progress leads originated by the Business Development Manager.\nOwn delivery against agreed KPIs, including credible leads and contacts generated, meetings secured, opportunities progressed, and accounts converted.\nProvide coordination and administrative support to the Business Development Manager, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-through on action items.\nAs the role develops, take ownership of a specific industry vertical where appropriate, building deeper sector knowledge, relationships, and contacts.\nQualifications & Experience\nDiploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.\n1-2 years of experience in B2B business development, sales, sales support, telesales, or a related commercial role.\nConfident, persistent, and comfortable with outbound cold calling, prospecting, and fieldwork.\nStrong follow-up discipline, organisation, and attention to detail.\nGood verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.\nFamiliarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management.\nComfortable working with quotation formats, gathering relevant data, and coordinating with presales teams on pricing inputs.\nAble to work effectively under the direction of the Business Development Manager while also taking independent ownership of leads and targets.\nCommercially driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a target-oriented environment.\nAdded advantage: Prior exposure to the ELV (Extra Low Voltage), electronic security, surveillance, access control, fire detection, building management, or related technology sectors will be an added advantage.\nWhat the Client Offers\nKES 150,000 gross monthly salary.\nProduct and technical training upon onboarding; 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