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.
Join us, where your contributions will help shape the future of our diverse portfolio across Zambia and the region.
Closing Date : 25th March, 2025.
