Company Name: Kandiya SACCO Limited
Position: Business Development Officer
Location: Lilongwe
Job Description
Reporting to the SACCO Manager, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for driving business growth, strengthening member engagement, and expanding the SACCO's financial performance in line with its strategic objectives. The role combines business development, marketing, product development, member relations, market intelligence, and reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow the SACCO business through increased products and services uptake, loan portfolio growth, revenues, and assets.
- Research market trends and develop new products, services, and distribution channels.
- Identify opportunities for membership growth and business expansion.
- Submit monthly reports on SACCO membership growth.
- Manage and resolve member complaints.
- Participate in product and service pricing.
- Identify and develop the SACCO's unique selling propositions and competitive advantages.
- Prepare, monitor, and implement marketing plans and budgets.
- Develop and submit annual work plans.
- Design and implement direct marketing campaigns.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Conduct market research and business intelligence studies.
- Prepare reports with recommendations for management.
- Recruit new members and mobilize savings.
- Promote SACCO products and services.
- Develop targeted marketing strategies for different customer segments.
- Develop marketing communication materials.
- Implement marketing activities to increase membership and product uptake.
- Develop annual member education programs in collaboration with the Education Committee.
- Monitor member accounts to prevent dormancy.
- Prepare and submit monthly marketing activity reports.
- Represent the SACCO professionally in assigned engagements.
- Manage content for the SACCO website and newsletters.
- Perform any other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related field.
- Experience in business development, marketing, sales, customer relations, or SACCO operations will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct market research and prepare reports.
- Knowledge of financial products and services is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter explaining how their qualifications and experience match the role.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Scanned copies of educational and professional certificates.
Applications should be sent to:
Email: kandiyasaccolimited.01@gmail.com
OR
The Chairperson
Kandiya SACCO Limited
Private Bag 9
Lilongwe
Closing Date
30 June 2026