Business Development Manager at Six Senses

• A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager
• The incumbent will be accountable for securing the total revenue, diversification of income streams, and for meeting targets per revenue stream for the cluster

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree in engineering or science in a relevant domain with at least five years’ business development experience in industry, research, development innovation (RDI) or leading research and technology organisations (RTO).
• MBA or post graduate degree in Engineering & Infrastructure, Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences and Ecosystems, Climate Change & Sustainability, Energy & Water Management will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding and/ or experience in engineering or science sector will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Private Equity Firms, Venture Capital, will be an added advantage
• Relevant industry experience, demonstrated experience of people management, project management and organisational development.
• Proven track record of securing funding from different streams viz. international funding bodies, private sector, government, etc.
• Excellent communicator with strong business acumen.
• Evidence of high-level stakeholder management and industry-related networks.
• Strong continental and global insights and networks in the health sector is essential;
• Excellent communicator with strong, demonstrable business acumen; and
• Demonstrated experience of strong people management and organisational development skills.