The position holder will improve the organisation’s market position and achieve financial growth. S/he defines long-term organisational business goals, builds key relationships, identifies and develops business opportunities, negotiates and closes funding/grant opportunities. S/he will be profit-oriented and will possess extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities focusing on income generation from economic development services
Research and approach private foundations & trusts, development organisations, multinationals, government agencies and other bodies to explore funding/grant opportunities
Assist programme managers to develop business relationships with potential funding agencies, corporate partners, community organisations and other relevant stakeholders with a focus on organisational sustainability.
Leverage the key assets and core capabilities of the Economic Development Centres in marketing and fundraising for the foundation
Deploy knowledge of the development market place and competition, in identifying and developing the foundation’s unique selling points and differentiators.
Develop and implement marketing strategies, road shows and other options that project compelling business value for identified services to potential clients.
Any other duty as assigned by supervisor or management.
Educational qualification
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or any relevant field of study. A higher degree in a related field will be an advantage.
Knowledge, skills & experience
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
Ability to market and sell the services of a non-profit organisation.
Strong entrepreneurial skills
Sound understanding of business development, including sales, marketing and project management principles
Excellent planning and organising skills
Good networking, inter-personal and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills
Good proposal writing skills
Personal effectiveness and team building skills
Excellent relationship management skills with client focus
Ability to work with minimal supervision and capacity to make rational decisions
Application and CV’s with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail should be sent to; pind@rhizomeng.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Apply via :
pind@rhizomeng.com
