Business Development Manager

Transsion Holdings

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Posted: Oct 28, 2026

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Transsion Holdings (Chinese:Â ä¼ éŸ³æŽ§è‚¡; pinyin: ChuányÄ«n KònggÇ”) is a Chinese manufacturer of mobile phones based in Shenzhen. It was the largest smartphone manufacturer by sales in Africa in 2017, and also sells mobile phones in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America. Its brands include phone brands such as Itel, Tecno, Infinix; after-sales service brand Carlcare; and accessories brand Oraimo. It manufactures phones in China, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and recently in India.

Job Description

• Represent Transsion in East Africa to explore and secure strategic partnerships with local telecom operators such as Safaricom, Airtel, MTN, and other key ecosystem players.
• Drive commercial opportunities across advertising, pre-installation, app distribution, co-branded content, and data partnerships.
• Establish and manage direct relationships with C-level executives within telcos to unlock long-term cooperation opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (product, operations, data, marketing) to support project execution and business performance.
• Stay informed about the East African telco and digital ecosystem, and provide insights to guide local and regional strategies.
• Report to leadship regularly and ensure clear, effective communication between local market and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in strategic business development, partnerships, or account management roles.

• Strong existing network within telco industry in Kenya or Tanzania — ability to connect with C-level/influential stakeholders.

• Experience working with or for telcos in East Africa in content, billing, advertising, or platform cooperation.

• High-level communication, negotiation, and cross-team coordination skills;Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

• Fluent in English; Swahili is a plus.

• Preferred but not required

• Experience with mobile ecosystem players (OEMs, app platforms, fintech, or VAS providers);

• Knowledge of advertising/monetization models (e.g., pre-install deals, media placements).

• Familiarity with digital trends and user behavior in East Africa.

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