Business Development Specialist

The Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited

This position reports to the General Manager functionally and to the Marketing Manager
administratively

JOB PURPOSE

To identify new business opportunities and clients for MICCL, through new products, services and lines of business including developing marketing and sales strategies to help grow the business. The position places more emphasises on growing international business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creates and maintains a healthy relationship with the government of the Republic of Zambia and international organisations, with a view to lobbying for hosting of international conferences/conventions and events.
  • Identifies and makes arrangements to bid for international and local conventions.
  • Coordinates the functions of the Marketing agents or agencies.
  • Organizes or participates in international trade fairs, trade expos, locally and abroad.
  • Prepares periodic publications, (manual and electronic) promoting the activities of MICCL.
  • Prepares various marketing statistics and reports.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with various service providers such as hotels, hospitals and security firms.
  • Responsible for the budget in the Sales and Marketing Section

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade twelve certificates with five (5) Credits or better including English and Mathematics Degree in Business Administration or in any business-related field

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years’ experience in an organization of similar size.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Corporate Communication
  • Negotiation and analytical

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should submit their application letters with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and certified NRC with full addresses and contact telephone numbers of three (3) referees on or before 15 March 2024, 17:00 hours local time. Late Applications will not be accepted.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for job interviews.

The Board Vice Chairperson

The Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited

P.O. Box 33200

LUSAKA.