Business Development Manager – Choppies

Job Description

Choppies Distribution Centre is inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results driven professionals for the position of Business Development Manager within its Botswana operations.

Key Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement business strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
– Utilise ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 or equivalent platforms, to analyse sales, inventory, procurement and overall business performance.
– Identify business opportunities through market research, data analytics and performance monitoring.
– Work closely with procurement, marketing, finance, logistics and operations teams to improve efficiency, optimise costs and strengthen commercial performance.
– Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, business partners and other stakeholders.
– Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify performance gaps and recommend data-driven business improvements.
– Prepare and present business performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics or a related field.
– A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
– Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in business development, commercial management, sales or strategic business operations, preferably within the retail or FMCG industry.
– Proven experience in driving business growth, revenue generation and profitability.
– Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Commerce, with the ability to interpret business data and generate actionable insights.
– Proficiency in data analytics, Microsoft Excel and Power BI will be an added advantage.