Stephen Okoth Email & Phone Number

Kenya

In this dynamic role, I spearhead strategic initiatives to drive growth and innovation across the region, leveraging my passion for HR and business development and deep understanding of the African market. My primary focus will be on fostering partnerships, expanding our reach, and delivering transformative HR solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Nairobi, Kenya

🏆 At Linkark Africa Group, we're not just in the business of HR Consulting; we're in the business of shaping futures, unlocking potential, and driving organizational success. With a relentless commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, we partner with clients across industries to elevate their HR practices and unleash the full potential of their workforce.The Role:Steering a pivotal role in driving both business growth and human capital optimization. I’m at the forefront of forging new partnerships, guiding clients through strategic HR initiatives, and shaping the future of work.🎯 Key Responsibilities:🚀 Business Development: Lead the charge in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth through strategic sales and business development efforts.💼 HR Consulting: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters, including talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, and employee engagement.♟️ Strategic Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop and implement tailored HR strategies that align with their business objectives, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.💡 Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of the curve by staying abreast of industry trends, sharing insights, and contributing to thought leadership initiatives that position LAG as a leader in the field of HR Consulting.

Nairobi, Kenya

Responsible for increasing company revenue by identifying and developing new business opportunities as well as expanding brand presence. Leading cross-functional teams, manage existing partnerships, and evaluate company business goals.Building solid relationships with customers, vendors and distributors, as well as sales and marketing teams.Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing directors and suggesting strategies to expand market research.Assessing marketing and sales as well as supplier and vendor operations and recommending improvements as needed.Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs.Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.

Prospected for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Met potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identified potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.Researched and built relationships with new clients.Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.Planned approaches and pitches.Worked with team to develop proposals that were tailored to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.Participated in pricing the solution/service.Handled objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusionUsed a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.Presented an image that mirrors that of the client.

Harry Thuku Road

Prepared Word, Excel and PowerPoint documentsProofread HR documents including audits, marketing information, and handbooks.Sorted incoming resumes and logged them into appropriate tracking spreadsheetsCompleted and mailed out offer lettersMaintained a satisfied level of customer service with clients both internal and external.Properly handled client requests through responsiveness, follow-up, and escalation.Worked proactively with other team members.Prioritized activities for the best interest of the team when working on joint projects.Handled client requests and delivered quality solutions when able, and escalated the request to a moresenior team memberFiling and other office support for HR staffPayroll Management

Created product and services awarenessDrove salesCollected and interpreted market information Data entry into the platform for further use

Nairobi

Updated employees' files for filingProcessed job application forms Handled calls, emails, and other internsRan interdepartmental errandsFilingScreened application forms from candidates