Business Development Manager

A private equity firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive high-value opportunities across commodity trading and large-scale commercial transactions.

Job Summary

• Employer: Lorimak Africa (Pty) Ltd
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Sales & Business Development
• Closing Date: 2026-10-15

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities with government, multinationals, municipalities, mining companies and large farming estates.
• Source, structure, negotiate and execute commodity trading opportunities and large-scale supply contracts.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Identify tenders and commercial opportunities and coordinate proposals through to contract award.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms and contractual arrangements.
• Monitor markets and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop and implement business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Work with finance, legal and operational teams to support due diligence, contract execution and delivery.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, Marketing, Economics or a related field.
• More than 10 years' relevant experience in business development, commodity trading or large-scale procurement and sales.
• A proven record of originating and delivering substantial business.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and closing high-value commercial transactions.
• Strong financial and commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• An established network of relevant industry contacts was an added advantage.

How to Apply

Apply by email: recruitment@lorimak.co.zw