Business DevelopmentFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Avenews provides fast and reliable financing solutions for Kenyan agribusinesses poised for growth, serving as a trusted partner to fuel expansion. The Business Development Officer (BDO) will be responsible for identifying, mapping, and prioritizing potential partners across various value chains to drive commercial growth and financial integration.
Responsibilities
Identify, map, and prioritize potential partners across agricultural value chains.
Build and manage a structured pipeline based on commercial viability.
Conduct due diligence, collect documentation, and prepare partner onboarding dossiers.
Develop activation plans and support Sales teams in early commercialization efforts.
Track partner performance, identify bottlenecks, and monitor business generation.
Support partner trainings, field events, demos, and activations.
Provide market intelligence on value-chain trends, competition, pricing, and behavior.
Collaborate with BD, Sales, Marketing, Customer Ops, and Product teams to ensure seamless partner lifecycle management.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Agribusiness, Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, agribusiness, distribution, or microfinance.
Strong understanding of value chains and partner ecosystems.
Experience in due diligence, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen.
Willingness to travel extensively.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Avenews recruitment portal on MyJobMag or directly through the company website at www.avenews-gt.com.