Business Development Manager - Northern Province

• Develop and implement the organization’s business development strategy in line with overall organizational objectives
• Identify new markets, sectors, products, services, and revenue opportunities, conducting market research and analyzing industry trends, competitors, and customer needs
• Develop annual and quarterly business development plans and targets, and monitor progress against objectives
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintaining a pipeline of prospective clients, partners, donors, investors, and other stakeholders
• Monitor tenders, requests for proposals, expressions of interest, and partnership opportunities, conducting opportunity assessments on potential value, risks, costs, and strategic fit
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers and stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality proposals, bids, and partnership propositions
• Manage the sales pipeline and ensure timely follow-up and conversion of opportunities
• Work closely with senior management and internal teams to translate market opportunities into sustainable business growth
• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Commerce, Management, International Business, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in business development, sales, marketing, partnerships, consulting, or a related field
• At least 2 years in a managerial or senior business development role is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in developing and converting new business opportunities
• Proven experience in proposal development, tendering, client relationship management, and contract negotiations
• Professional qualifications in sales, marketing, business development, or project management are desirable
• Permanent contract, based in the Northern Province (hybrid working)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business development and commercial acumen
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong proposal and business writing skills
• Ability to build and maintain high-level professional relationships
• Strong networking, influencing, and analytical skills
• Experience working with corporate, government, NGO, or development-sector clients is an advantage