Business Development Officer

Applications are invited for the above senior non-academic position that has arisen at the Chinhoyi University of Technology.

Business Development Officer (1 Post)

We are looking to employ a driven and detail-oriented business development officer to identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to make the university’s projects a success. The business development officer’s responsibilities include identifying products and services within the university’s research innovation and business development department that are underperforming, developing an in-depth knowledge of the institution’s offerings, pricing, and policies, and improving existing project and business proposals.

Duties include:

• Assessing the business potential of IS/3) and providing advice to innovators,
• Developing and sustaining sound relationships with internal and external clients.
• Advising innovators on effective teams and collaborations.
• Building communication channels for feedback on Innovation Hub services from internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing awareness of innovation and product development processes.
• Liaising with potential investors and negotiating business deals.
• Assessing business potential and providing support and expert advice to start-ups.
• Compiling reports for the Business Development Manager.
• Performing any other duties as may be delegated by the Business Development Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate must have at least five “0” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics
• An undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting or equivalent.
• A Master of Science degree in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship, Marketing or equivalent is an added advantage.
• The incumbent should also have a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience
• A proven record in business management and planning, and operational leadership experience for the delivery of innovation activities are a further advantage.

Six copies of the application letter, certified copies of certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and dates of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability including names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees should be addressed to:-

The Registrar
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Private Bag 7724
CHINHOYI

Telephone No: -(0267) 2129457

NB: Documents should be sent in a SINGLE PDF document

Closing Date: 07 April 2023