Business Development Officer

Octagon Africa is hiring for the Business Development Officer position in Kenya. This is a full time, mid level role. Qualification level: Bachelors; experience: 0 – 4 yrs. Applications close on 31 October 2026.

Octagon Africa is seeking a proactive, results-driven Business Development Officer to drive business growth, identify new market opportunities, build strong client relationships, and support sales and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Solid understanding of pension schemes is desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow revenue and market share.
• Execute sales, marketing, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and improve customer retention.
• Conduct market research, prepare business proposals, and deliver client presentations.
• Support client onboarding, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in business development, sales, marketing, or a related field.
• A diploma in Insurance or Pensions is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of financial services, retirement benefits schemes, or investment accounting is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word…

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