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MBL Holdings Limited

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
MBL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Job Title
Business Development Manager

Department
Business Development / Strategy / Commercial

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

Job Purpose
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, expanding markets, increasing revenue, and supporting the long-term growth of MBL Holdings Limited.
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.

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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

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Closing date for receiving applications is 15^th July, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.