Head of Business Development GrowthProperty Real Estate

Posted: Oct 24, 2026 Expires: Not specified View Jobs in Sales and Business Development
Save Apply
Get new jobs in your inbox

Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process.
When in doubt, contact us

Industry Consulting Founded 2003 Type Private Website http://cdl.co.ke/ Address Highway mall, 3rd Floor, Uhuru Highway. P.O. Box 19348-00202, Nairobi, Kenya.
View All Jobs at CDL Human Resource

 Role Purpose

  • The Head of Business Development & Growth will lead the company’s growth strategy across Marketing, Revenue & Data, and Business Development. The role oversees the full sales and revenue funnel, from lead generation and conversion to revenue growth, strategic partnerships, client retention, and property portfolio expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Strategy & Planning

  • Develop annual and quarterly growth plans aligned with company priorities and budgets.
  • Set and monitor targets for revenue, occupancy, leads, conversions, partnerships, and portfolio growth.
  • Oversee the sales funnel from lead generation through conversion and retention.
  • Review performance, identify gaps, and present forecasts and recommendations to the CEO.

 Marketing & Customer Acquisition

  • Lead brand visibility, lead generation, and customer acquisition strategies.
  • Oversee SEO implementation and marketing campaigns.
  • Ensure marketing activities support bookings, occupancy, client acquisition, and portfolio growth.
  • Monitor campaign performance, lead conversion rates, and customer acquisition costs.

Revenue & Commercial Performance

  • Set and monitor revenue, occupancy, Average Daily Rate (ADR), Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR), and distribution channel targets.
  • Ensure pricing strategies respond to demand, seasonality, and market conditions.
  • Review revenue forecasts, booking trends, promotions, and portfolio performance.
  • Develop recovery plans for underperforming units and improve portfolio returns.

Business Development, Strategic Partnerships & Market Expansion

  • Build relationships with corporates, NGOs, relocation agencies, property agents, landlords, developers, and other strategic partners.
  • Develop strategies to acquire viable properties, new clients, additional units, and commercial partnerships.
  • Identify opportunities to expand into new locations, property segments, and customer markets.
  • Lead strategic pitches, negotiations, and high-value commercial engagements.
  • Set and monitor targets for leads, partnerships, signed agreements, and portfolio growth.

Client Retention & Revenue Expansion

  • Develop strategies to increase client retention, repeat bookings, referrals, renewals, and additional revenue.
  • Use client feedback and lost opportunities to improve the company’s offering.
  • Align the growth functions around shared targets and priorities.
  • Resolve cross-departmental challenges and escalate significant commercial risks to the CEO.

 Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Commerce, Hospitality, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of overall professional experience, including 3–4 years working within a marketing agency 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in business development, commercial growth, sales, marketing, revenue management, or related functions.
  • Strong capabilities in business development, strategic partnerships, commercial growth, and translating marketing and commercial strategies into measurable business results.
  • Proven ability to manage sales pipelines, interpret performance data, develop practical growth plans, and drive revenue growth.
  • Experience in hospitality, property management, real estate, or serviced apartments is an advantage.
  • Proven ability to negotiate, influence stakeholders, and secure high-value commercial agreements.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business planning
  • Commercial judgement and revenue growth
  • Sales funnel and pipeline management
  • Data analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Marketing strategy and customer acquisition
  • Leadership and cross-functional team management
  • Business development and strategic partnership building
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Client relationship management and retention
  • Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making

FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
 

Get new Sales and Business Development jobs on TelegramNew jobs like this, as they are posted ›