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Business Development Manager

Transsion · Nairobi

TranssionNairobiPosted 31 October 2026

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Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Description

Represent Transsion in East Africa to explore and secure strategic partnerships with local telecom operators such as Safaricom, Airtel, MTN, and other key ecosystem players.

Drive commercial opportunities across advertising, pre-installation, app distribution, co-branded content, and data partnerships.

Establish and manage direct relationships with C-level executives within telcos to unlock long-term cooperation opportunities.

Collaborate with internal teams (product, operations, data, marketing) to support project execution and business performance.

Stay informed about the East African telco and digital ecosystem, and provide insights to guide local and regional strategies.

Report to leadship regularly and ensure clear, effective communication between local market and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher

5+ years of experience in strategic business development, partnerships, or account management roles.

Strong existing network within telco industry in Kenya or Tanzania — ability to connect with C-level/influential stakeholders.

Experience working with or for telcos in East Africa in content, billing, advertising, or platform cooperation.

High-level communication, negotiation, and cross-team coordination skills;Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Fluent in English; Swahili is a plus.

Preferred but not required

Experience with mobile ecosystem players (OEMs, app platforms, fintech, or VAS providers);

Knowledge of advertising/monetization models (e.g., pre-install deals, media placements).

Familiarity with digital trends and user behavior in East Africa.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Transsion on www.linkedin.com to apply

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