Marketing and Business Development Manager – inABLE, Nairobi

Job description

inABLE is recruiting a Marketing and Business Development Manager to grow its Inclusive Africa Conference, a forum focused on digital accessibility and disability inclusion. The manager will lead audience growth, marketing campaigns, sponsorship sales and strategic partnerships across African markets. The role reports to the Programs Director and includes leading the marketing and business development team, managing agencies and suppliers, developing commercial proposals, securing sponsors and exhibitors, and using CRM and campaign data to track results.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Work arrangement: on-site, with regional travel. Employment: full-time.

Application deadline: 16 October 2026. The employer says interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so applicants should apply promptly. Salary: the employer has not stated a salary; applicants are asked to provide their expected salary.

Apply directly through inABLE’s role-specific application form. The employer also asks for a cover letter, detailed CV, three examples of campaigns, events or partnerships led with measurable results, and contact details for three professional references. Official vacancy: https://inable.org/get-involved/careers?selected_category=full-time

Requirements

The employer seeks 8–10 years of experience in marketing, sponsorship sales, partnerships or event commercialisation, including at least three years in a leadership role. Candidates should show a record of building sales pipelines, meeting revenue targets and closing substantial sponsorship or partnership deals. Experience developing markets and long-term corporate or institutional accounts, leading teams, managing budgets and suppliers, and strong proposal, presentation and negotiation skills are required. A master’s degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field is preferred; a strong bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered. Commitment to disability inclusion and accessible communication is required. Experience with major conferences, African market expansion, CRM or analytics is an advantage.

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