Business Development Internship

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The Business Development Intern will support the firms expansion by driving initiatives that generate new business and strengthen relationships with existing clients. The role involves working closely with partners and technical teams to identify market opportunities develop client engagement strategies and promote the firms audit accounting tax company secretarial and advisory services. The successful candidate will contribute to increasing the firms visibility in the market supporting proposal development and helping position the firm as a trusted professional services provider.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Acquisition & Opportunity Management

Identify potential clients and track market opportunities in the firms focus sectors.

Support the creation and execution of strategies to promote key service offerings.

Collaborate with Partners and Team leaders to design client engagement plans.

Prepare and manage proposals bids and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).

Market Research & Insights

Conduct analysis of industry trends market dynamics and competitor activity.

Maintain the opportunity pipeline and assist in generating business development reports.

Review RFPs and preparation of bid responses.

Client Relationship Support

Coordinate client meetings follow-ups and engagement touchpoints.

Assist in gathering and analyzing client feedback through surveys and post-engagement evaluations.

Ensure client and prospect records are current and accurate within the CRM system.

Campaigns Events & Branding

Support the planning and execution of seminars webinars and networking events for clients.

Help distribute thought leadership content and newsletters.

Ensure consistency of brand messaging across all client-facing materials in line with our brand policy.

Prepare and maintain marketing collateral including company profiles proposal templates and capability statements.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

Work with internal teams to ensure seamless client service delivery.

Track business development initiatives and assist with reporting on pipelines and performance.

Provide administrative support in the implementation of the business development plan.

2. Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration Economics Finance or a related discipline.
Proven track record in preparing high-impact proposals tenders and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).

Familiarity with CRM systems and business development tools.

3. Key Competencies & Attributes

Exceptional client engagement and relationship management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication including proposal writing and executive-level presentations.
Strategic thinking and the ability to identify opportunities aligned with firm priorities.
Results-driven proactive and self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
High attention to detail ensuring quality and consistency in proposals and client deliverables.
Collaborative mindset capable of working effectively across teams and supporting Partners in client acquisition initiatives.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and document automation tools (e.g. DocuSign).
Proficiency in CRM tools
Ability to manage multiple proposals and client initiatives under tight deadlines.
Understanding of professional services sectors and ability to align business development activities with firm strategy.
Competence in tracking prospective clients market leads and business opportunities.
Innovative and action oriented
Familiarity with AI tools

DEADLINE: 13th March 2026

Job PurposeThe Business Development Intern will support the firms expansion by driving initiatives that generate new business and strengthen relationships with existing clients. The role involves working closely with partners and technical teams to identify market opportunities develop client engage...