Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions that have arisen in the University:

CENTRE FOR INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIALISATION

Business Development Specialist (1 Post)

The Business Development Specialist reports to the Business Development Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

▪ Develop organisational capability to track and report on all business development activities, establishing and maintaining short and long-term development forecasts.
▪ Liaise with Faculty Deans to identify opportunities to monetise existing expertise and opportunities.
▪ Assist the Business Development Manager and Faculties with identifying, researching, and developing future business development opportunities.
▪ Manage revenue from partnerships including revenue risk mitigation and driving new ideas to grow revenue from existing business ventures.
▪ Establish and manage Partnerships and Strategic Alliances to promote business development in the University.
▪ Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Business Development Manager and the Dean of the relevant Faculty.
▪ Monitor and advise the Business Development Manager on performance of business
units and various business ventures undertaken by the University’s faculties.
▪ Undertaking any other related duties as assigned by the Business Development Manager and/or Faculty Dean.


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economics/ Marketing or related discipline. Applicants should have experience in business development, identifying new markets, business opportunities assessments and developing sound business proposals.

Skills and Attributes

▪ Creativity, Innovation, Problem-solving, and Research.
▪ Team player who works well in an interdisciplinary team.
▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
▪ Decision making and accountability.
▪ Attentive to detail and accuracy.
▪ Excellent organisational skills.