Business Development Officer
Full Time
1 week ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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Job description
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Business Development Officer
ORBS Consultancy Services Zambia Limited is looking for an experienced Business Development Officer to win new clients and grow our recurring income. The role reports to the Head of Department – Client Management and starts on 4 January 2027.
About ORBS
We provide outsourced Finance & Tax, HR & Payroll, Corporate & Compliance and Business Technology services that help Zambian companies stay compliant, run efficiently and grow.
The role
You will build a targeted pipeline of medium and large companies in our six priority sectors, lead first meetings with decision-makers, prepare proposals with our department leads and develop referral partnerships. You will also own our website and social media, turning them into a steady source of new enquiries.
What you will do
- Generate new opportunities with senior decision-makers, lead discovery meetings and prepare winning proposals.
- Grow retainer income across our Finance & Tax, HR & Payroll, Corporate & Compliance and Business Technology services.
- Build referral partnerships and represent ORBS at industry events.
- Own our website and social media channels: content, enquiries and monthly results.
- Manage the full sales pipeline in Odoo CRM and report on performance weekly.
What you will bring
- A degree in business, marketing, finance, economics or a related field.
- At least five years’ experience selling professional services to medium and large companies in Zambia.
- A proven record of meeting sales targets and winning recurring contracts.
- An established network in at least two of our six priority sectors.
- Experience managing a company website and LinkedIn for a business audience, with content writing, basic design and analytics skills.
- Experience with a CRM system (Odoo an advantage) and a valid driver’s licence.
| How to apply
Email your CV (no more than three pages), a one-page cover letter, copies of your qualifications and NRC, and the contact details of three referees to: Subject line: Application – Business Development Officer – [Your full name] Closing date: 18 November 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take part in a short role-play of a client meeting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ORBS is an equal opportunity employer and never charges a fee to apply or to be interviewed. |
