Business Development Officer job at Opportune Time Business Consultants
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Advertising & Marketing ]

Jobs at:

Opportune Time Business Consultants

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 28 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
As a Business Development Officer at Opportune Time Business Consultants, your job will include identifying growth opportunities, building relationships with clients, and driving revenue for a company. The role involves sales, marketing, and strategic planning to expand the business. Your primary role is to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, and promoting the company’s tax services. You will play a key role in expanding the client base, increasing revenue, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead Generation, Client Acquisition & Sales
• Identify and research potential client
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Present company products/services to clients and negotiate contracts.
• Identify potential clients who require tax advisory, compliance, and consultancy services.
• Conduct presentations and meetings to educate clients on tax services.
• Develop proposals and close deals with businesses and individuals.
2. Market Research & Strategy
• Analyze market trends, competitor services, and industry regulations.
• Identify gaps in the market and develop strategies to attract new clients.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies and promotional campaigns
3. Client Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide expert guidance on tax-related matters to enhance client trust.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term business retention.
4. Networking & Partnerships
• Attend industry events, networking sessions, and business forums to generate leads.
• Establish strategic partnerships with businesses that complement Opportune Time’s services.
• Collaborate with accountants, lawyers, and financial consultants for referrals.
5. Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Monitor and report on business development activities and revenue growth.
• Set and achieve sales targets in alignment with company goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving business performance.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience of atleast 3 to 5 years in business development, sales, marketing or tax services.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and market trends.
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

Key Skills:
• Emotional intelligence
• Accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Understanding basic tax principles
• Attention to detail

Office Hours
Your regular working hours are from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs on weekdays

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
• Kindly note the following:
ALL applications must be sent in pdf format consisting of a Cv and cover letter.
Applications must consist of three traceable references with valid phone numbers and Email Addresses.
The position being applied for must be the title of your email.
• All applications must be sent to hr@opportuneconsultants.com  and copying mutale@opportuneconsultants.com 
• Any application that does not follow the above instructions will not be considered.


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Job Info
Job Category: Marketing jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 28 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 19-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 19-03-2066
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