Business Development Manager (Golf & Corporate Events)

About the role

YENGolf, a golf lifestyle and experiential brand in Kenya founded in 2017, is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth, customer acquisition and strategic partnerships across its business divisions. The role covers golf training, virtual club memberships, indoor golf simulators, corporate experiences, tournaments, strategic partnerships and international golf tours. It is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and convert business opportunities and secure corporate clients and sponsorships
• Drive membership recruitment and grow revenue across programmes, events and experiences
• Develop commercial partnerships and build sales pipelines
• Negotiate deals and consistently achieve measurable revenue targets

Required profile

• Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, lead generation and revenue growth
• Strong skills in strategic partnerships, corporate account management, negotiations and closing deals
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sales pipelines, meet targets and deliver results
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Economics or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in hospitality, sports, lifestyle, events, travel or related industries is an added advantage

Required skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills
• Desirable: established corporate network, CRM systems and sales reporting