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Grow Your Career in Agribusiness — Business Development Officer Wanted!

Business Development Officer — Job Description

Job Title Business Development Officer
Client Sector Agriculture / Agribusiness
Location Chipata, Zambia
Type Full-time
Application Deadline Rolling basis — open until filled

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

JS HR Consulting Services is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing company in the agricultural sector. Our client is looking for an energetic, results-driven Business Development Officer to help expand their footprint among farmers, agro-dealers, cooperatives, and agribusiness partners.

ROLE PURPOSE

Drive business growth for our client within the agricultural sector by identifying new markets, building strong relationships with farmers and agribusiness stakeholders, and increasing brand visibility and sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the agricultural sector, including farmers, agro-dealers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses

Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, agro-input suppliers, cooperatives, and other agribusiness stakeholders

Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor activity within the agric sector

Develop and execute business development and sales strategies to grow revenue and market share

Represent the company at agricultural trade shows, expos, farmer field days, and industry forums

Prepare proposals, quotations, and business development reports for management

Track and report on the sales pipeline and business development activities

Support branding and visibility initiatives, including social media, promotional materials, and farmer engagement events

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Grade 12 Certificate with 3 credits or better

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

Prior experience in agric-sector business development or sales is an added advantage

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Willingness to travel to farms, agro-dealer outlets, and agribusiness sites as needed

Self-driven, target-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision

Comfortable with basic digital tools (email, spreadsheets, social media) for reporting and outreach

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

Number of new farmer/agribusiness clients onboarded per month

Revenue/sales growth from agric-sector clients, month-on-month

Number of qualified leads generated per month from the agric market segment

Number of farmer/agribusiness engagements (site visits, field days, expos) per month

Number of partnership agreements or MOUs signed with cooperatives, agro-dealers, or agribusinesses per quarter

Growth in brand visibility and awareness within farming and agribusiness communities (social media reach, event attendance, referrals)

Lead-to-sale conversion rate