Job Description

We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to the Director-Commercial Services, the incumbent will be responsible for driving Agri-business growth through identification of new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, Markert expansion and innovative solutions for the Authority to generate revenue and improve on profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Developing and implementing a robust Business Development Strategy that will ensure sustainable growth of the Authority’s revenue streams.
• Vertical integrating various agriculture value chains to allow the Authority to control processes, reduce costs, improve on efficiencies and generate revenue for the Authority
• Identifying and harnessing of new business opportunities/revenue generating initiatives in crops, livestock, Agri-processing and exports to accelerate growth of Authority’s revenue streams/lines.
• Driving Sales and Revenue growth through strategic initiatives
• Collaborating with Sales and Marketing Teams on lead generation
• Identifying in Agriculture Value Chains (e.g. logistics, storage, tech adoption)
• Establishing business synergies with the Operations Departments-Commercial Production and Rural Development & Industrialization.
• Conducting Market Research and Competitor Analysis.
• Identifying, developing and executing high-impact business development initiatives and roadmap aligned to strategic business goals and growth priorities.
• Developing partnerships for Contract Farming and Off-take Agreements.
• Managing balanced portfolio of growth projects that span sustaining and disruptive initiatives focused on product, service, process and business model innovations.
• Working closely with the business teams and product development to create viable business models and commercialization strategies for developed products
• Ensuring timely and successful commercialization of Business Development initiatives.
• Preparing Business Proposals/Business Cases, Pitches and Presentations for new Ventures in Agribusiness.
• Tracking and reporting on Business Development Metrics and business impact on a regular basis
• Tracking trends in Agriculture Commodities, Prices and Policies in Zimbabwe, Regionally and Globally

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business Management, Strategic Management or related qualification.
• 5 years’ Experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing or Farming
• Strong understanding of Zimbabwe’s Agriculture Sector and value Chains.
• Networking and negotiation skills.
• Strategic Thinker

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 28th of February 2026 to: [email protected]