Business Development Manager at Dexintec

Business Development Manager

Employer: Dexintec

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 21 hours ago

Deadline: March, 14/2025 (2 days left)

About the job

Industry: Fin-tech

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Addis Ababa

Job Responsibilities: This role is ideal for someone who has the right mix of leadership, passion, energy, and experience to launch & build a business in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate is business savvy, has an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative nature, and has a vast network in the financial services industry and startup ecosystem.

The Head of Partnerships will have primary responsibility for leading company operations, the overall growth strategy, organizational leadership, financial and organizational management, external communications, and marketing and sales efforts.

 The Head of Partnerships will also be responsible for providing the short-term and long-term company vision as well as the development of the sales and marketing strategy. · The ideal candidate should have relevant exposure in financial services, fintech/ tech start-ups, knowledge in digital loans preferred, business development and marketing with a focus on understanding the requirements of consumers in the financial services industry.· In addition to being the face, voice, and spirit of the company, the candidate must demonstrate a track record in financial services and technology:

Leadership :

• Provide vision and leadership that attracts followers
• Public relations, including evangelizing technology entrepreneurship through public speaking, digital media, and representing the startup sector.
• Motivate a high-performance, innovative, and results-driven organization Strategy & Planning
• Develop short/long term company and product roadmap.
• Establish and implement short and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Build and motivate a world-class product, marketing, and customer service team.
• Responsible for all elements of HR, employee compensation plans, and benefits.
• Develop a financial plan for the organization

Requirements & Qualifications:

• University degree, preferably an MBA in the field of business administration and finance.
• Prior experience in sales and/or leadership efforts in a startup company preferably with a background in financial services & focus on product.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work strategically, but also hands-on problem-solving.
• Track record of building innovative, creative, and collaborative teams.
• Strong desire to lead from a strategic and tactical perspective in all aspects of day-to-day company operations

How to apply

Interested applicants to submit their applications to alice.kyalo@ke.dexintec.com, indicating the position and expected salary as the subject on/before Friday 14^th March 2025

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*