Business Development Manager

Green Villages invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and results-oriented individuals to fill the position of Business Development Manager.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, drive business growth, identify new business opportunities, oversee departmental operations, and ensure the effective implementation of the organisation’s corporate strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Business Operations

• Provide leadership and direction to the department and lead the development and implementation of corporate strategies.
• Advise management on business operations, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Develop and enforce sound policies, procedures, and operational manuals.
• Collaborate with Heads of Departments to develop and implement long-term business plans that ensure business continuity and sustainability.
• Monitor daily operations and ensure the efficient execution of business activities.
• Identify skills gaps and staffing requirements to ensure adequate departmental capacity.
• Oversee departmental performance and ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and the company’s code of conduct.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise business personnel to enhance performance, teamwork, and staff morale.
• Prepare work schedules, allocate duties, and coordinate activities across departments.
• Develop financial contingency and business continuity plans to safeguard operations during major disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in Malawi.

2. Business Development and Growth

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities to expand the organisation’s market presence.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue, attract new clients, and strengthen existing business relationships.
• Lead initiatives aimed at sourcing and developing the organization’s core business capital.
• Monitor business performance against agreed targets and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Provide management with strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency and business sustainability.

3. Asset and Information Management

• Ensure the protection and proper utilization of company assets and office equipment.
• Maintain proper filing systems and ensure the safe custody of project information, reports, business plans, and stakeholder correspondence.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any other related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in the real estate sector.
• Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, develop growth strategies, and build strong client relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of business operations, strategic management, and financial performance.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and results orientation.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, via email to: [email protected]. Please indicate your expected salary (Note that only those who will indicate expected salary maybe called for interviews)

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.