Operations

B2b Business Development Executive

Victoria Court·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
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Role Purpose

Victoria Homestore is seeking a highly driven, strategic, and results-oriented B2B Business Development Executive to spearhead our expansion into the business-to-business furniture and furnishings market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating our B2B growth strategy into measurable business results by identifying new opportunities, building high-value relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and securing furniture and furnishing projects.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience, established industry networks, and a proven track record in project-based business development.

Key Areas of Focus

Hospitality & Short-Stay Accommodation

  • Develop partnerships with hotels, serviced apartments, Airbnb operators, short-stay accommodation providers, and hospitality developers.
  • Identify opportunities for complete furniture and furnishing solutions for new developments, renovations, and property upgrades.
  • Build relationships with hotel owners, operators, procurement teams, and hospitality consultants.

Real Estate & Property Development

  • Establish relationships with property developers, real estate companies, property managers, and investors.
  • Develop furnishing partnerships for residential developments, show houses, model apartments, and furnished rental properties.
  • Position Victoria Homestore as a preferred furnishing partner for developers and investors.

Partnerships

  • Build strategic relationships with Interior designers, corporates, institutions, procurement departments, and business organizations.
  • Develop partnership arrangements, furnishing solutions, and institutional sales opportunities.
  • Negotiate mutually beneficial commercial agreements and long-term contracts.

Key Responsibilities

B2B Strategy Execution

  • Translate the company's B2B vision into actionable sales plans and measurable revenue opportunities.
  • Identify, prioritize, and penetrate high-potential B2B market segments.
  • Develop sector-specific sales approaches and commercial proposals.

Relationship Management & Partnerships

  • Establish and maintain relationships with key decisionmakers, investors, developers, hospitality operators, and procurement teams.
  • Build a strong referral network of architects, interior designers, project managers, and other industry influencers.
  • Develop long-term strategic accounts that generate repeat business.

Revenue Growth

  • Proactively prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close profitable B2B projects.
  • Maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  • Drive revenue through both one-off projects and recurring commercial partnerships.
  • Ensure achievement of agreed sales, margin, and conversion targets.

Project & Client Coordination

  • Coordinate with internal merchandising, design, warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to deliver agreed client solutions.
  • Manage client expectations from initial engagement through project completion.
  • Ensure exceptional customer experiences and long-term client satisfaction.

Performance Management & Reporting

  • Maintain an accurate and updated B2B sales pipeline.
  • Report regularly on prospecting, client engagements, proposals, project values, conversion, revenue, and collections.
  • Monitor competitor activity, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant B2B business development or key account management experience.
  • Strong preference for candidates with HORECA experience, especially hospitality projects, hotel supplies, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), or related sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to build business relationships and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
  • An existing network of decisionmakers within hospitality, property development, or corporate procurement is a significant advantage.
  • Experience managing project-based sales with extended decision-making cycles.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, commercial planning, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-driven, entrepreneurial, proactive, and accountable for results.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by:

  • Growth in B2B revenue and profitable sales.
  • Number and value of qualified project opportunities generated.
  • New strategic partnerships and active commercial accounts secured.
  • Proposal-to-contract conversion rates.
  • Repeat business and growth of key accounts.
  • Accurate pipeline management and consistent execution of the B2B strategy.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Victoria Court

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 5, 2026