Kenya Weddings Centre Jobs - Business Development Manager

COMPANY: Kenya Wedding Centre

POSITION : Business Development Manager

Kenya Wedding Centre ( http://www.kenyaweddingcentre.co.ke/  ) is looking for a business development manager with a track record of developing corporate events and/or weddings and bringing them to life with profitable delivery and of achieving revenue targets.

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing event planning for our clients  from the point of first contact, to coordination & oversight, through conclusion and follow up. Your skills will include new business generation, strong organizational ability, flexibility in both approach and work schedule, and a never wavering focus on client satisfaction. You must be a great sales person with ability to attract, lead and retain top talent in the Kenyan wedding industry.  You must be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing with strong interpersonal skills to foster rapport with clients and team members. Regular reporting will occur on sales goals, budgetary results, competition and industry trends.

In addition to the skills above, we are looking for the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in related field.
• Certified Wedding Planner.
• Minimum of 3-5 years sales experience, ideally within the wedding or hotel/travel industry.
• Direct or indirect sales experience - demonstrate capability in customer facing and sales activities.
• Relationship management experience i.e experience of building and maintaining partnerships with external suppliers and partners.
• Proven track record of delivery against business objectives.
• Flexible style - in forging relationships at all levels and also in approach to working hours.
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Strong customer focus whilst having a business acumen and genuine interest in caring for clients.
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Primary Wedding Planning Responsibilities:

•Receiving, documenting and promptly responding to all incoming leads (via website, phone, email & various sites)

•Following up with prospective clients.

•Walking through, with clients, all aspects of hosting a wedding or other special event (including estimated charges)

•Arranging site visits, as necessary.

•Generating contracts and reviewing with clients.

•Obtaining signed contracts and securing necessary deposits.

•Continuing to work with the clients during the entire planning phase.

Position offers excellent working terms along with an attractive salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to careers@kenyaweddingcentre.co.ke on or before 1st March 2012. Please state both your current and expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.