Business Development Officer

Job description

Job Advertisement: Business Development Officer

Company: Trent Financial Services Ltd

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

About Us:

Trent Financial Services is an upcoming company operating in Financial Sector with a diversified investment into the  Agricultural and Mining sectors. Based in Lusaka, we have ambitious plans to expand our operations beyond the City

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Officer to join our team in Lusaka. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, capable of identifying opportunities, building relationships, and developing effective business strategies. This role requires a willingness to travel 20% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage existing portfolios and and Develop new portfolios in the lending business

– Meet and exceed targets for on-boarding new corporate clients for our products

-Operationalize the Civil Service/PMEC deductable portfolio to run profitably with a default rate below the company’s minimum requirement.

– Create an optimal lending process by implementing systems such as DDAC, CRB and other credit appraisal software such as Moodys or recently developed ones in the market

-Develop a portfolio of new customers as guided by the company’s lending policies

-Identify and pursue new business opportunities by researching potential clients, markets, and partnerships.

– Develop and implement business strategies to achieve revenue targets and market share goals.

– Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.

– Analyze market trends and competitor activities, adapting strategies as necessary.

– Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to achieve company objectives.

– Conduct market research and feasibility studies to evaluate new business ventures.

– Prepare and deliver reports on findings and recommendations.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Entrepreneurship or related field.

– At least 3 years proven experience in business development, sales, or a related area.

– Strong understanding of business strategy, market analysis, and sales techniques.

– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

– Results-oriented with a strong drive for achievement.

– 3 years experience in a Similar Role at a reputable company with traceable references

– Familiarity with the Zambian business environment is a plus.

Career Progression:

The selected candidate will start as a Business Development Officer with opportunities for advancement to Business Development Manager and eventually Chief Commercial Officer based on performance.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to humancapital@trentgroup.online

Join us, where your contributions will help shape the future of our diverse portfolio across Zambia and the region.