Bolt

Regional Business Development Lead Job

Nairobi, Kenya
February 9, 2024
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Job Description

Regional Business Development Lead Job

We’re looking for a Regional Business Development Lead to join our Rides business vertical.

About Us

Bolt Business is growing fast, with plans to 10X the business and we expect this to be a multi €BN+ part of Bolt. Operating in more than 40 countries, with :100 people in the Bolt Business team already, we’re continuing to ramp up globally.

We offer great solutions for businesses to get their employees moving in the easiest way possible, whilst retaining the control and visibility they need. It’s an epic product that businesses around the world love and we need an amazing sales team to get even more businesses using it!

About The Role

You will enable and help grow a portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Rides vertical. Your ability to understand specific market context, maintain a strong network of potential partners and project manage deals throughout their life cycle including implementation would be key attributes for your success in the role.

Your daily adventures will include:

  • Collaborate closely with Partnerships, Investments and ride-hailing leadership to pinpoint robust partners in the vehicles and financing sector.
  • Drive fleet business development efforts within the region.
  • Serve as a Project Management Office (PMO) for strategic and local partnership initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration across various departments.
  • Establish relationships with prospective and existing partners, ideate and design creative fleet growth initiatives
  • Take on the responsibility of expanding a substantial network of car rental, new fintech, and car dealership entities active in the ride-hailing domain.
  • Support existing and new partners in expediting deployment and scaling post-deal execution, facilitating access to Bolt’s resources and teams

About you:

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development in the B2B space.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or other analytical subjects
  • Well-developed project management skills, ability to manage various internal and external stakeholders from all over the world
  • Strong commercial skills and ability to build and maintain a strong network in the mobility ecosystem
  • Strong project management skills
  • Solid presentation skills and understanding of basic financial modeling
  • Knowledge of tech & mobility industry is a plus

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
  • Impact millions of customers and partners in 500+ cities across 45 countries.
  • Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
  • Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
  • Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode.
  • Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
  • Some perks may differ depending on your location.

Regional Business Development Lead Job