Strategic Client Engagement

● Develop and implement tailored engagement strategies that build trusted relationships with CEOs, Executive Directors, Partners, Board Members, and senior management teams in Nairobi-based organisations.

● Promote the organisation’s executive development programmes taking place in Kenya and the UK in June, July, August, and November. Position these programmes as high-value opportunities for senior leaders seeking to strengthen strategy, governance, innovation, resilience, and organisational performance.

● Communicate clearly the strategic value of the organisation’s programmes in helping institutions respond to growth pressures, regulatory complexity, talent retention challenges, digital disruption, governance expectations, execution risk, and Kenya-specific challenges such as economic volatility and regional integration.

● Understand complex stakeholder environments and position programmes as enablers of institutional performance, leadership resilience, and long-term value creation.

Sales and Revenue Generation

● Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets by converting qualified leads into programme registrations, organisational partnerships, and repeat executive participation.

● Develop persuasive business cases that justify premium investment by demonstrating return on investment, executive testimonials, case evidence, and clear strategic outcomes.

● Deliver high-quality presentations, proposals, and negotiations that secure participation in executive development programmes and deepen organisational relationships.

Market Intelligence and Networking

● Remain well informed about Nairobi- and Kenya-specific market dynamics, including macroeconomic conditions, sector regulation such as Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, and SASRA expectations, board priorities, and leadership capability gaps.

● Participate actively in executive forums, industry events, chambers of commerce, and professional networks to strengthen brand visibility and expand market access.

● Build and manage a strong pipeline through consistent follow-up, relationship management, and disciplined engagement.

Collaboration and Reporting

● Work closely with UK-based academic, faculty, and programme delivery teams to ensure market insights and client needs are accurately reflected in programme positioning and engagement.

● Provide structured daily and weekly reports on engagement activity, pipeline progress, client insights, and market intelligence.

Thought Leadership and Brand Representation

● Act as a trusted representative of a respected executive development organisation by sharing thought leadership, faculty insights, and research-driven perspectives with senior audiences.

● Lead strategic conversations that position the organisation as a long-term partner in leadership development, institutional resilience, and sustainable growth in Kenya and the wider region.

Qualifications and Experience

● A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline. An MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

● At least three to five years’ experience in business development, senior sales, or client engagement within professional services, banking, insurance, consulting, executive education, or other regulated industries.

● A strong record of engaging senior executives and securing high-value opportunities. Experience promoting executive education programmes or consulting services will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

Exceptional Executive Communication

● Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with board members and senior executives.

Strategic Commercial Thinking

● Strong ability to understand organisational challenges and connect executive development solutions to leadership priorities within the East African context.

Persuasion and Influence

● Ability to present complex value propositions in a clear and credible way that supports decision-making at senior levels.

Relationship Management

● Strong capability in building trust, maintaining long-term partnerships, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.

Results Orientation

● Consistent focus on achieving outcomes, meeting revenue targets, and delivering an excellent experience for executive participants.

Why Join the Organisation

● Be part of a globally respected executive development organisation that has supported the development of more than four thousand senior leaders worldwide.

● Work alongside internationally recognised faculty and a high-performing, intellectually rigorous team.

● Benefit from competitive remuneration, performance-linked incentives, and strong professional development opportunities.

● Play a direct role in promoting executive development programmes taking place in Kenya and the UK in June, July, August, and November, while contributing to the development of leadership and governance in Kenya