Business Development Manager at Agora Microfinance Zambia

Location: Head Office
Reports to: Deputy CEO
Minimum Qualification: Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, marketing or related field.

Job Overview

The main duties of the Business Development Manager are:

• Business Development Manager is a Middle Management role that is part of the operations team and specifically focuses on new business lines including MSME expansion, Asset Finance and Invoice Discount, and Line of Credit.
• This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a new retail business strategy and objectives to the highest quality in conjunction with the various support functions of the business.
• The Business Development Manager further ensures all staff in their respective product line completely adhere to all AMZ policies. Collaborating in the creation of the operations plans/strategy and policies for this business line.
• Create the annual, quarterly, and monthly Operations plans.

Requirements

Core competencies required for the position:

• Good knowledge and experience of MSME, Asset Financing and Invoice Discounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving by focusing on analysis and trends.
• Excellence use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively