Uliza Events is looking for a Business Development & Operations Executive to take full control of the company s growth enforce performance standards and scale operations across multiple countries. This person must be capable of managing team inefficiencies ensuring operational discipline and driving business expansion.
This role requires a resultsdriven individual with strong business development operational oversight and analytical skills.
About us
Uliza Events is the number one events identification and wristbands supplier in Kenya Uganda Tanzania Zambia Nigeria and Ghana. We specialize in providing highquality event wristbands party items and identification solutions for hotels theme parks swimming pools malls schools entertainment venues and corporate events.
Our goal is not just to lead in wristband supply but also to become a top player in the branding and promotional items market across Africa.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales Growth
- Identify and close deals with corporate clients hotels malls event organizers theme parks and swimming pools.
- Lead aggressive followups on all leads with a target conversion rate of 80 or higher.
- Drive new market expansion and secure partnerships across all Uliza Events branches.
- Ensure 95 client retention through strong customer relationship management and followups.
- Develop and execute strategies to hit monthly sales targets of at least 2 million
- Research and analyze market trends to improve sales performance and customer acquisition.
Operations & Branch Management
- Oversee operations in Kenya Uganda Tanzania Rwanda Zambia Ghana and Nigeria.
- Implement strict stock management and order fulfillment procedures to prevent delays and errors.
- Monitor and enforce KPIs for all team members ensuring high performance and strict .
- Develop efficient processes for handling international logistics client orders and fulfillment.
- Identify and eliminate under performers in the team replacing them with strong executors.
- Work with the leadership team to implement scalable operational strategies across all regions.
Reporting & DataDriven
- Maintain detailed sales and operations reports using advanced Excel skills.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on revenue sales performance client status and logistics.
- Draft and manage business proposals contracts and other documentation in Microsoft Word.
- Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights for business growth.
- Develop systems for tracking and optimizing sales stock levels and fulfillment performance.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Sales Operations Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in business development operations management or a similar role.
- Proven ability to close highvalue corporate deals and manage large client accounts.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and enforcing KPIs for teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis reporting forecasting).
- Experience in writing business proposals contracts and reports using Microsoft Word.
- Excellent organizational and problemsolving skills to streamline operations across multiple branches.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with experience in pitching to clients.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive performance targets.
- Experience in handling logistics and order fulfillment processes is a plus.
Who Should Apply
- If you have a strong background in business development operations management and sales strategy.
- If you can enforce strict performance standards and drive team accountability.
- If you are a highenergy individual with a relentless mindset.
- If you have strong Excel skills experience in reporting and an ability to manage multicountry operations.
- If you have successfully pitched and closed highvalue corporate deals in the past.
Benefits
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: KES 21000 (Net Pay) Fully paid no deductions.
- International Business Exposure Work across multiple African countries and travel.
- PerformanceBased Bonuses Additional incentives for exceeding targets.
- FastGrowth Work Culture No room for inefficiencies or underperformance.
Send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this role to
Application Deadline: 28th March 2025
Only apply if you are ready to scale business operations and drive aggressive growth.