BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Company: IRUX PROPERTIES LIMITED
Employment Type: Full-Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
Irux Properties Limited is seeking an energetic, ambitious, commercially minded and highly resourceful individual to assist in the establishment, launch and day-to-day management of a new real estate venture.
The successful candidate will play an important role in developing the business from an early stage and will work closely with management across operations, business development, property transactions, marketing and administration.
This is a hands-on role and not a conventional desk job. We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking responsibility, working independently, interacting with different people and ensuring that ideas and instructions are translated into action and measurable results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Business Development & Operations Executive will assist in the establishment and growth of the business, including:
Identifying and researching potential property and investment opportunities;
Building relationships with property owners, agents, developers and other industry participants;
Conducting preliminary research on properties, locations, asking prices and comparable properties;
Coordinating property inspections, valuations, surveys, photography and due diligence;
Maintaining an organised database of properties, buyers, investors, agents and other business contacts;
Following up prospective sellers, buyers and business leads;
Assisting in obtaining property documentation and relevant mandates;
Preparing property briefs, reports, presentations and other business materials;
Coordinating marketing, advertising and business-development activities;
Managing meetings, appointments, correspondence and follow-ups;
Coordinating external professionals and service providers;
Monitoring ongoing assignments and ensuring agreed actions and deadlines are completed; and
Working closely with management in implementing new ideas, systems and business initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are particularly interested in candidates with approximately 2–5 years' working experience in real estate, property sales, business development, operations, financial services, a startup or another fast-moving commercial environment.
A background in Real Estate, Land Economics, Business, Commerce, Finance, Marketing or a related discipline would be advantageous. However, qualifications alone will not determine the successful candidate. Attitude, initiative, commercial awareness and demonstrated ability to execute will be given significant consideration.
The ideal candidate should be energetic, organised, confident and persistent. You should be comfortable making telephone calls, meeting property owners and other professionals, attending site visits, conducting research, following up consistently and managing several assignments simultaneously.
You must be able to work with minimal supervision, identify what needs to be done and take ownership of completing it.
Competence with everyday digital tools, spreadsheets, online research, social media and modern AI productivity tools will be an advantage.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is strong in execution. If something needs to be done, you should be the type of person who finds a practical way of getting it done.

GROWTH & COMPENSATION
This is an opportunity to join a growing real estate venture at an early stage and participate directly in building the business.
The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to real estate transactions, negotiations, investment opportunities, business development and entrepreneurship, with the opportunity to assume considerably greater responsibility as the business grows.
Compensation: Competitive basic salary commensurate with experience, together with performance and transaction-based incentives.