Business Development Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@MBL HOLDINGS LIMITED

POSITION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Blantyre

JOB DESCRIPTION

MBL Holdings Limited is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, expand markets, increase revenue, and support the long-term growth of the Group.

In the modern business environment, this role requires a strategic, commercially aware, and innovative professional who understands market trends, digital transformation, customer needs, partnerships, tenders, investment opportunities, and sustainable business growth. The Business Development Manager must be able to turn ideas into profitable projects and help position MBL Holdings Limited as a forward-looking and competitive business group.

Reports To: Group Managing Director / Group Operations Director / Executive Management

Key Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities, markets, clients, tenders, partnerships, and investment prospects

Develop and implement business growth strategies for MBL Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries

Conduct market research, competitor analysis, feasibility studies, and industry trend analysis

Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, government institutions, banks, investors, NGOs, and strategic partners

Prepare business proposals, tender documents, presentations, commercial offers, and project concepts

Support the expansion of the Group into new sectors, locations, products, and services

Work with finance and operations teams to assess profitability, risks, costs, cash flow, and commercial viability of new projects

Negotiate contracts, supply agreements, partnerships, and commercial deals

Track business leads, sales pipelines, client follow-ups, and conversion progress

Represent the company professionally in meetings, conferences, networking events, and stakeholder engagements

Identify opportunities in agriculture, energy, logistics, manufacturing, construction, trading, ICT, telecoms, and other strategic sectors

Support brand development, corporate image, investor relations, and long-term strategic planning

Prepare regular reports on business development activities, market opportunities, revenue potential, and project progress

Use digital tools, CRM systems, online platforms, and data to improve lead generation and business growth

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field

A Master's Degree or MBA will be an added advantage

Strong understanding of business strategy, sales, marketing, finance, market development, and project planning

Required Experience

Minimum of 4 to 7 years' experience in business development, sales, strategy, commercial management, project development, or corporate growth

Experience in agriculture, energy, logistics, manufacturing, trading, construction, telecommunications, financial services, or government-related projects will be an advantage

Proven record of generating leads, securing partnerships, winning business, growing revenue, or developing new projects

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business

Strong networking and relationship-building skills

Good understanding of financial numbers, pricing, margins, project costs, and return on investment

Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability

Confidence to engage senior executives, government officials, suppliers, investors, and clients

Ability to prepare professional proposals and business presentations

High level of professionalism, discipline, and business intelligence

Ability to work independently and deliver measurable results

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and contact details for three traceable referees to:

Email: mblvacancies@gmail.com

CC: mblholdingsheadoffice@gmail.com, mbl@mblholdings.com

Deadline: 15th July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.