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 results-driven individual with strong business development, operational oversight, and analytical skills.
Uliza Events is the number one events identification and wristbands supplier in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana. We specialize in providing high-quality 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.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales Growth
- Identify and close deals with corporate clients, hotels, malls, event organizers, theme parks, and swimming pools.
- Lead aggressive follow-ups 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 follow-ups.
- 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.
- 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 execution.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 high-value 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 problem-solving 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.
- 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 high-energy individual with a relentless execution mindset.
- If you have strong Excel skills, experience in reporting, and an ability to manage multi-country operations.
- If you have successfully pitched and closed high-value corporate deals in the past.
BenefitsSalary & Benefits
- Salary: KES 21,000 (Net Pay) – Fully paid, no deductions.
- International Business Exposure – Work across multiple African countries and travel.
- Performance-Based Bonuses – Additional incentives for exceeding targets.
- Fast-Growth 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 [email protected]
Application Deadline: 28th March 2025
Only apply if you are ready to scale business operations and drive aggressive growth.
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 high-value 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 problem-solving skills.
- 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.
What We Do
ULIZA GROUP LLC is a diversified African conglomerate specializing in digital media, event solutions, and ecommerce, offering services such as printing, branding, and digital media. Uliza Events is a key part of the group, providing event wristbands and identification solutions across Africa.
