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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER |
Challenges Zambia |
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Posted 2018-09-21 04:47:07
About Challenges Zambia
Challenges Zambia is a subsidiary
of Challenges Group, a social enterprise headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Thriving networks of businesses, who are in a position to access economic
opportunities and succeed independently. To enable businesses to grow, through
implementing good practice and encouraging the development of SME-centred
products and services. We do this by combining a data-driven approach to our
work, lean thinking in our projects, and utilising the power of local know-how.
We provide a combination of advisory, implementation and training services.
Challenges Zambia has been
operating in Zambia since 2015. Recently, we have partnered with Private
Enterprise Programme Zambia in their Business Linkages Programme. Here we have
delivered on projects covering financial services, agriculture, mining and
tourism. Most recently we supported the development of a life insurance
proposition for SMEs.
As we look to build new
partnerships in 2019, we are actively recruiting for a Business Development
Manager to join the organisation.
Job Description
Contract type: Full time
Employment
Remuneration: 108,000 ZMW per
annum + NAPSA + Medical Insurance + Bonus
Responsibilities
Our Business Development Manager
will have three primary responsibilities:
1. Identifying new leads for programmes / organizations
2. Pitching Challenges’ service offerings to potential clients /
partners
3. Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing clients /
partners
Day-to-day duties will typically
include:
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Researching organizations and individuals
to identify new leads and potentially new markets
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Contacting potential clients via
email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
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Attending conferences, meetings,
and industry events
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Preparing PowerPoint
presentations and pitches for new projects
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Developing proposals and quotes
for new projects
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Negotiating and renegotiating by
phone, email, and in person
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Contacting clients to inform them
about new developments at Challenges
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Developing business development
goals with the team and ensuring they are met
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Training other members of the
team in business development and helping team members develop their skills
Skills & Values
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Experience in sales / business
development in any sector
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Experience leading a small team
or project
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
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Skillful negotiator in high
pressure environments
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Strong maintainer and builder of
relationships
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Creative and divergent thinker
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Enjoys owning responsibility for
work
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Able to give and receive feedback
positively
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Interest in SME development,
especially in agriculture, mining or financial services
Application process
Please respond to this job advert
directly, or email zambia@challengesworldwide.com.
Attached your CV, copies of any relevant
qualifications and a cover letter.
Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 5th October.