BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGS) 121 views

The Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGS), a statutory body established in terms of the Research Act (Chapter 10:22), is inviting applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following post:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER X1.

Reporting directly to the Director General, the Key Job Functions of this position will be:

• Driving business growth.
• Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections.
• Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels.
• Meeting existing and potential clients and building positive relationships.
• Liaising with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies.
• Preparing financial projections and sales targets.
• Attending events such as exhibitions.
• Preparing sales presentations and participating in sales meetings.
• Producing reports for management.
• Training business developers and sales colleagues.

Key Job Requirements:

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:

• A first degree in Business Studies, Marketing or related field.
• Customer Relationship Management related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in the research industry.
• Outstanding presentation and relationship building skills.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers in companies.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• A clean driver’s license.