Kumasi Hive Job Vacancy For Business Development Officer

Kumasi Hive  is seeking 2 qualified candidates for the position of a Business Development Officer to be part of it Business Department to deliver on it short – medium-term strategic plan . This position is located at Kumasi and Sunyani.

Title:  Business Development Officer

Qualifications:          

• Successful candidates will possess a Diploma or BA/BSc in Business Administration, Accounting or any business discipline 

• Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to network within the business community

• Ability to work with diverse groups including businesses, entrepreneurs, major corporations, universities, the public and economic development organizations

• Ability to operate as a business professional and an effective educator and show evidence of a willingness to fulfill both roles

• Strongly desired:
• Experience working with start-ups

• Experience being part of growing company management team with supervisory experience and being a team player

• Technical background with Masters; or bachelor degree in business with (years of experience may be an addition)

• Previous record of building strong networks with business leaders

• Experience desired in any aspect of small business such banking, or personally owning and/or operating a commercial venture

Working Relationships:      

Maintain a rapport with clients, mentors, support staff and administration as needed to carry out job responsibilities in a professional manner.

Being flexible and adaptable to varying demands of the position

 Management:

1. Possess the ability to identify and recruit potential clients for Kumasi Hive (business incubator); discerning their readiness to start or expand a business.
2. Possess skills required to instruct and assist clients in the areas of business plan development, market analysis, identification of and process to apply for sources of capital for business development and growth, business tax issues and laws related to employment issues.
3. Develop and maintain partnerships with other public and/or private organizations which provide business development assistance for the benefit of clients.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Facilitate strategic planning for clients.
2. Develop informational sessions and programs for clients on issues relevant to startup companies.
3. Act as liaison between public and private sectors in application and implementation of business development programs.
4. Establish a professional advisory committee for clients.  Develop a mentoring relationship between advisory committee and client companies as opportunity allows.
5. Stay current and inform companies of special financing and tax incentives available to business development companies.
6. Keep accurate files and records of each client company and any related correspondence.
7. Keep current on all services of the Kumasi Hive in order to cross-sell its services to clients and the public.
8. Promote Kumasi Hive Incubator, its programs, and employees at every available opportunity with specific responsibilities for recruitment and promotion.

Other Responsibilities include: 

• Developing strategic goals and objectives for the client service programs;
• Facilitating the negotiation and structure of client agreements and leases; including the collection of rents and fees;
• Perform as a liaison between the clients, businesses and the Incubator throughout the region.
• Assisting in screening issues for attention/action;
• Monitoring progress of client companies;
• Establishing linkage for client funding opportunities via venture capital/equity firms and angel networks;
• Coordinating and planning Kumasi Hive client advisory team and mentor meetings;
• Assisting in planning and organizing Kumasi Hive events;
• Assisting in coordinating the activities of various committees;
• Presenting operating results to your line Manager and the CEO in based on need.
• serving as a primary client interface for TBIC incubator/accelerator programs;
• Providing leadership and establishing criteria to monitor program performance;
• Developing tools and processes for program management and innovation efforts;
• Managing projects and/or personnel;
• Working to improve professional capabilities and personal knowledge in incubator management by attending workshops
• Attending organization meetings as required;
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO