Enterprise Business Development Executive – Technology Solutions (B2B

Kenya
1 year - 3 years
Negotiable
Posted: Today
Information Technology & Services (IT Consulting / System Integration)
Contract

Job Summary

Our Client Soft-Tech Consultants Ltd is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and converting prospects across the company’s Lines of Business (LOBs).



The role requires a strong understanding of sector-specific value propositions, consultative selling skills, and the ability to work closely with internal subject matter experts to move opportunities from initial engagement through to deal closure.

Job Description


  • Develop a strong understanding of the company’s Lines of Business (LOBs) and their value propositions across key industry sectors.

  • Translate LOBs’ technical and functional capabilities into clear business value for prospects.

  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer challenges relevant to each sector.

  • Identify and profile appropriate prospects aligned to each LOB and target sector.

  • Conduct market research to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.

  • Qualify leads based on business needs, decision-making authority, budget, and readiness.

  • Identify key stakeholders within prospect organizations, including business, technical, and executive decision-makers.

  • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies tailored to each LOB.

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with prospects over the full sales cycle.

  • Partner engagement and coordinating and aligning joint opportunities where applicable.

  • Engage prospect stakeholders and effectively position LOB offerings to generate interest.

  • Secure meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.

  • Collaborate closely with LOB Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and demos aligned to prospect needs.

  • During engagements, identify the prospect’s business requirements, challenges, and pain points.

  • Map prospect needs to relevant LOB capabilities and articulate how the solutions address those needs.

  • Contribute to refining value propositions based on real market feedback.

  • Manage opportunities from the post-presentation stage through Proof of Concept (PoC), where applicable.

  • Work with internal teams to define PoC scope, success criteria, and timelines.

  • Lead prospects from PoC to proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure.

  • Support review and response preparation for EOIs, RFP/RFQ in collaboration with technical and management teams.

  • Ensure accurate sales forecasting and pipeline reporting.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or a related field.

  • 3–5 years of experience in B2B business development, enterprise sales, or consultative selling.

  • Experience selling technology, data, cybersecurity, analytics, or professional services solutions is an advantage.

  • Proven track record of managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.


Competencies



  • Strong understanding of consultative and value-based selling

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

  • Ability to understand and articulate technical solutions in business terms

  • Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical and delivery teams

  • High level of initiative, organization, and result orientation


Personal Attributes



  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

  • Customer-centric and solution-oriented

  • Confident engaging senior-level stakeholders

  • Resilient and persistent in complex sales environments

  • Willingness to travel for client meetings, presentations, and industry engagements as required


Salary Package.


2.5 to 3 M TZSHS based on skills and experience

Keyskills

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