Philip

Business Development & Operations

Philip

ID Verified
2,500/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
9 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Business Development and Revenue Operations professional with 8+ years of experience driving B2B growth, managing strategic accounts, building sales pipelines, and developing long-term client relationships across financial services, fintech, and global executive operations. I have originated and closed $2.5M+ in structured deals, managed a $150M+ investment portfolio, and currently oversee service delivery and relationship growth across 30+ global clients and operational stakeholders. My experi...

Top Skills

Account Management · 8 yearsCold Email Outreach · 8 yearsLinkedin Outreach · 8 yearsNegotiation · 8 yearsProposal Writing · 8 years

Skills & Expertise

Customer Success

Lead ManagementAdvanced
ZendeskAdvanced
Email SupportIntermediate
Live Chat SupportIntermediate
Phone SupportIntermediate
Ticket ManagementBeginner
Social Media SupportBeginner
Technical SupportBeginner
Video SupportBeginner
FreshdeskBeginner
LiveChatBeginner
Customer.ioBeginner

E-commerce & Marketplace

ShopifyIntermediate
eBayIntermediate

Finance & Accounting

Financial AnalysisIntermediate
XeroBeginner

Human Resources

SOP WritingIntermediate
HR ManagementIntermediate
RecruitmentIntermediate
Technical RecruitingIntermediate

Sales & Business Development

Sales Funnel ManagementExpert
NegotiationExpert
Sales PresentationsExpert
Warm Outreach & Appointment SettingExpert
Linkedin OutreachExpert
Account ManagementExpert
Proposal WritingExpert
Cold Email OutreachExpert
B2B SalesExpert
Lead GenerationExpert
Apollo.ioAdvanced
ZoomInfoAdvanced
SalesforceAdvanced
Zoho CRMIntermediate
B2C SalesBeginner
Cold CallingBeginner

Specialized Skills

Corporate TrainingAdvanced
Coaching & MentoringAdvanced
OnboardingBeginner
Online Course CreationBeginner
Curriculum DevelopmentBeginner
Technical TrainingBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Calendar ManagementAdvanced
Travel PlanningAdvanced
Data EntryAdvanced
Executive Assistant ServicesAdvanced
Research & Information GatheringAdvanced
Email ManagementAdvanced
Document ManagementAdvanced
Meeting CoordinationAdvanced
Personal Assistant ServicesAdvanced
CalendlyAdvanced
AsanaAdvanced
NotionAdvanced
AirtableIntermediate
ClickUpIntermediate
TrelloIntermediate
JiraBeginner
Monday.comBeginner

Work Experience

Operations Business Development Manager (Ops BDM)

Athena Group

Apr 2025 - Present

Key Achievements:

•Lead operational business development, client relationship growth, and service delivery frameworks for institutional executives, founders, and high-net-worth clients across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. •Oversee account management and service execution for a portfolio of 30+ key global clients and internal operational staff, ensuring seamless cross-border delivery and retention. •Leverage modern business platforms (Notion, Asana, CRM systems) and AI assistants (Claude) to optimize team task tracking, streamline executive communication, and drive operational productivity. •Partner with executive leaders to identify expansion opportunities, optimize liquidity workflows, and structure operational service-level agreements (SLAs), driving a 25% boost in operational efficiency and a 15% increase in client retention.

Senior Business Development Executive – Capital Markets & Investor Relations

Dry Associates Investment Bank

Jan 2021 - Present

Key Achievements:

•Spearheaded institutional business development and client acquisition, managing a $150M+ investment portfolio across fixed income, corporate bonds, private equity, and public equities. •Delivered high-level investment memos, financial models, and portfolio reviews to support institutional decision-making and allocation. •Conducted institutional client briefings and regional roadshows, achieving a 90%+ client retention rate through proactive relationship stewardship. •Implemented Salesforce CRM for complete pipeline visibility and co-developed a cross-sell framework that increased product penetration by 25%.

Business Development Manager – Investor Relations & Capital Mobilisation

Lipa Later Group

Sep 2023 - Apr 2025

Key Achievements:

•Drove institutional business development and capital origination for corporate paper and structured debt products targeting high-net-worth individuals and family offices. •Originated and closed $2.5M+ in structured capital solutions aligned with institutional risk/return objectives. •Advised institutional clients on portfolio diversification across government bonds, corporate debt, and global equities, maximizing client retention and wallet share. •Supervised six analysts, enforcing CRM pipeline discipline, account segmentation, and target tracking to increase deal closure rate by 20%. •Collaborated with executive leadership on institutional fundraising strategy and regulatory compliance alignment (CMA/CBK).

Business Development Manager

MOGO Kenya

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

Key Achievements:

•Expanded SME and retail credit portfolios by structuring asset-backed financing solutions and streamlining credit vetting workflows, reducing turnaround time by 40%. •Achieved 20% consistent monthly sales growth through targeted client acquisition, pipeline management, and execution of branch growth plans.

Relationship Manager – Corporate & Banking Operations

National Bank of Kenya

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Key Achievements:

•Managed business and commercial banking clients across credit, savings, and investment accounts, supporting portfolio acquisition and retention. •Expanded branch and agency banking networks by 40%, driving deposit growth and institutional client access.

Quick Stats

Age33 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
EnglishFluent
SwahiliFluent
GermanBasic
ID VerificationVerified
Portfolio
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Certifications

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Level 1: International Introduction to Securities & Investment | Level 2: Regulations and Market Practice

Education

Master's Degree

Metis Institute of Business and Technology

2026 - present

Bachelor's Degree

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

2015 - 2019