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HEAD OF COMMERCIAL & SALES

SHEP Consultants limited Lusaka

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Employer and vacancy source: SHEP Consultants limited

Zambia Job Alerts publishes the vacancy details and application instructions for this listing. Use the employer details, deadline and application section below to verify the opportunity before applying.

  • EmployerSHEP Consultants limited
  • LocationLusaka
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Application methodEmail application
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
SHEP Consultants limited
Location
Lusaka
Posted
August 18, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Retail & Sales
Application method
Email application
  • Full Time
  • Lusaka

Website SHEP Consultants limited

Job description

Are you an accomplished commercial and sales leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and developing strategic business partnerships?

If you are ready to bring your commercial expertise to a dynamic and influential business environment, this opportunity could be your next leadership move.

A leading business media organization in Zambia is seeking an experienced, commercially driven and strategic professional to join its Executive Team as Head of Commercial & Sales.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the commercial function, with responsibility for accelerating revenue growth, strengthening market presence, expanding strategic partnerships and leading a high-performing sales team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop and execute the organization’s commercial and sales strategy.
  • Drive achievement of annual revenue and profitability targets.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales team.
  • Identify, pursue and secure new business and revenue opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong executive-level client relationships.
  • Negotiate high-value commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
  • Grow advertising, sponsorship, subscription and partnership revenue.
  • Prepare commercial forecasts, budgets and performance reports.
  • Monitor market trends and identify emerging commercial opportunities.
  • Collaborate across key functions to develop innovative commercial solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive commercial experience.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience leading a sales team.
  • A proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience in media, advertising, publishing, broadcasting or integrated marketing communications will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter outlining their suitability for the role, and relevant qualifications as ONE PDF DOCUMENT, with the subject line “Head of Commercial & Sales”, to hr@zambianbusinesstimes.com, copying Info@shepconsultantslimited.com

Closing Date: 20 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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