The Business Development Manager reports to the Director Business Development. The ideal candidate must have at least a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Marketing and Marketing Strategy or Management of Business Administration and a first degree in the related field. Applicants should have at least three (3) years’ experience in business management. The applicant must have experience in sales, marketing or related field with strong communication skills. University experience would be an added advantage.

·         Developing and managing a network of entrepreneurs, start-ups, mentors, institution funding agencies, investors and industry;

·         Assisting entrepreneurs in proposal writing and business development;

·         Establishing strategic partnerships for Great Zimbabwe University and drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs);

·         Assessing the business potential of innovations and providing advice to innovators;

·         Developing and sustaining sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients;

·         Providing awareness of innovations and product development processes;

·         Liaising with potential investors and negotiating business deals;

·         Spearheading the development and reviewing of Great Zimbabwe University business development policies;

·         Organising events to facilitate collaborations, technology tie-ups and business development,

·         Growing the brand equity of the Great Zimbabwe University businesses;

·         Coordinating and facilitating school based business development meetings;

·         Any other duties assigned by the Director.

            Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

        Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. 

 APPLICATIONS

 To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website https://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/ Applicants are urged to fill in all the necessary fields on the          application platform and attach the required documents.

                 The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 19 May, 2023.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.