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Head of Business Development at Trans World Radio- Kenya

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 15 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

Head of Business Development at Trans World Radio- Kenya

Head of Business Development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement an annual Business Development Plan aligned with TWR’s ministry mission and organizational objectives.
  • Identify new opportunities across commercial, digital, and donor-funded sectors.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide strategy.

Revenue Growth & Sales Management.

  • Lead and mentor sales teams across all SIFA FM stations.
  • Create innovative advertising, sponsorship, and fundraising packages.
  • Oversee sales performance, KPIs, digital monetization, and multi-platform revenue generation.

​​​​​​​Team Leadership & Culture Building

  • Build a strong, high-performance business development team.
  • Facilitate planning, review, and strategy sessions.

​​​​​​​Financial Management & Risk Oversight

  • Manage departmental budgets and ensure revenue targets are met.
  • Oversee contract management, revenue tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

​​​​​​​Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare timely business, financial, and partnership reports.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of contracts and sponsorships.
  • Uphold organizational policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in business development, sales, or partnerships.
  • Proven success in media (radio, TV, digital).
  • Strong stakeholder management experience across corporates, NGOs, government, and donors.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and drive revenue growth.

Added Advantages

  • Master’s degree (MBA, Strategic Management, Marketing, Communications).
  • Professional certification (CIM, MSK, PMP, PRINCE2, Fundraising, Digital Marketing).
  • Experience in large-scale contract negotiation, budgeting, and operational oversight.

​​​​​​​Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of media markets and revenue models.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strategic, analytical, and innovative thinker.
  • High integrity, collaborative spirit, and strong leadership presence.
  • Willingness to travel locally and regionally.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should submit:

  • A detailed CV with three referees.
  • A cover letter outlining suitability for the role.
  • A recommendation letter from their local church.
  • Send applications to: recruitment@twr.co.ke
  • Deadline: 15th January 2026
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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