Entrepreneur- & Strategic Business Development Executive
Strategic Management Jobs
- Defcorp (Pvt) Ltd
- Expires 20 Dec 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking for a successful entrepreneur to join and guide our scaling in the Energy Security, Private
Security and Electronic Security Divisions. You will be in charge of the developing, growth and mirroring
already existing systems in our business model, marketing team, and will be an integral member of these new ventures and their daily operations. We will rely on your entrepreneurship experience and
advice regarding marketing strategies, strategic partnerships, and other business ideas and growth strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Recommend appropriate small business marketing strategies and platforms, including social
media and digital advertising
• This work will involve relocation to different areas and provinces in the country for a given
window until systems are set and running similar to a franchise.
• Review industry forecast in stationed markets and adjust marketing plans appropriately
• Provide guidance and recommendations based on your own entrepreneur career
• Develop a team of talented self-starters to support the growth and marketing department
• Setting and driving the strategic direction of the security Investments to achieve the vision of
distinguishing.
• Full responsibility and accountability of the financial and non-financial KPI’s of the company
• Building, servicing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• As an active asset owner and builder for the new stations, facilitating the development and
implementation of the company’s sustainability practices.
• Actively participating in the research and monitoring of the industry, target market and
competitors to identify opportunities and threats as well as areas for improvement in
operations.
• Partnering with the Client Experience team to enhance the client and intermediary value
proposition
• Partnering with the client-facing teams to define fair and innovative client service and business
development practices which build rewarding relationships and allow the team to provide
exceptional client service and increase market share.
• Fostering a culture which builds rewarding relationships, energises employees, gives meaning to
work, and maximises employee productivity.
• Identifying solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implementing and managing financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems to ensure the
sustainability of the business.
• Implementing risk management, governance and compliance policies .
Leadership and Sales
Anyone in a managerial position should have strong leadership skills. You’ll play a vital role in influencing
team members and setting goals. Sales experience is equally important. For revenue to keep flowing in you’ll
have to consistently draw in new leads while retaining clients.
Planning and Decision Making
Planning and making decisions will be at the forefront of your business. Without these two skills it is almost
impossible to stay afloat. Be able to create a plan, analyse all options, make a decision (with confidence),
then make adjustments as needed.
Self-Starter and Communication
As an entrepreneur you’ll talk with people from all walks of life with different personalities and goals.
Communication skills can help you meet them where they’re at and get your message across without issue.
As a self-starter you should jump at the opportunity to help anyone at any time and be comfortable handling
any issues on your own.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Ability to move within and around Harare a must
• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business management, business administration,
marketing, or a related field. In lieu of higher education, a high school diploma and a proven
history of effective business management is sufficient.
• Strong management skills, communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• A deep understanding of marketing and growth best practices
• Attention to detail and the ability to translate data into actionable advice
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience in the security industry, energy and cyber industry is an added advantage.
• Must not have ongoing projects which may affect their dedication to the intensity of the tasks that will be assigned
A drivers License is a Must
How to Apply
Remuneration shall be discussed with the shortlisted candidates
Should you feel you have the qualifications and experience to take on this exciting opportunity please send a cv, with an entrepreneurial report on successful projects that you have been engaged with as your motivational letter.
Email CV’S to dssrecruitment10@gmail.com on or before the 20 December 2024
