Business Development Officer

Job description

Business Development Officer – Solwezi (North Western province, Zambia)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer/Representative being the Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for managing Office Administrative work and manage the building of client relationships and securing of business accounts for Onus Africa Ltd.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Manage Administrative responsibilities of Onus Africa ltd.
Facilitating Tender Applications.
Developing and executing a clear strategy for the optimum performance of the corporate business portfolio with a key focus on acquisition and retention of clients.
Establishing and strengthening relationships with key decision makers of identified potential clients.
Directing and coordinating activities involving corporate business opportunities.
Monitoring client preferences to determine the focus of sales and business opportunities.
Identifying new leads and potential new markets through researching and high-level networking.
Directly manage client portfolio, take orders, oversee management of orders, oversee delivery of orders.
Ensure that all Onus Africa Compliance requirements and policies are up to date.
Share client acquisition and retention plan with management team.
Ensure all customers are handled and serviced within accepted Onus Africa policy and standards.
Provide timely monthly sales report to Onus Operations manager and Business Development Manager.
Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications and experience

GCSE 12 or equivalent
1st Degree in relevant qualifications such as Business Administration, Sales, and Marketing, Economics.
MBA or any equivalent qualification at masters’ levels be an added advantage.
At least 5 years in supervisory or Management roles in sales management.
Preferably but not limited to a resident of the Copperbelt.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Good communication skills both oral and written

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to apply to the Chief Executive Officer, Onus Africa Limited. Deadline for submission is the 17th of March, 2025.

Applications can be submitted via email to the following address: admin@onusafrica.co.zm.