Business Development Associate

Aquantuo is looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Associate to support its growth in Kenya. Aquantuo aims to bring the world to the doorstep of every African while giving Africans the opportunity to showcase rare and overlooked resources to the world. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and turning prospects into long-term partners. You will work closely with leadership, marketing, and operations teams to expand our client base and strengthen Aquantuo’s market presence.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n- Identify and generate new B2B business opportunities across key sectors.\n- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and outreach.\n- Support client onboarding and maintain strong client relationships.\n- Conduct market research and provide insights to guide business and marketing strategies.\n- Support development of strategic partnerships.\n- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellent service delivery.\n- Contribute to meeting and exceeding sales and revenue targets.\n- Train and support sales team members where applicable.\n- Perform other duties as assigned by management.\n\n### Qualifications & Experience\n- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.\n- At least 2 years’ experience in business development, sales, or B2B client acquisition.\n- Experience in logistics, e-commerce, or service-based industries is an added advantage.\n\n### Key Skills & Competencies\n- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.\n- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.\n- Analytical mindset with a strong commercial focus.\n- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.\n- Results-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.