Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre provides sport and community development opportunities for young people and under-served segments of the population from the surrounding communities. It is based on beliefs and experiences that sport and its related facets, when harnessed well in an enabling environment, has the power to bring hope and development. A high-quality sport environment provides, motivates and breeds high quality athletes and sports leaders. The Centre is seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING MANAGER

Job Purpose

Reporting to the CEO, the Business Development / Marketing Manager will be responsible for driving revenue generation, fundraising, marketing, and stakeholder engagement initiatives for OYDC Zambia. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic marketing, sponsorship, fundraising and customer service programmes to enhance the Centre’s visibility, sustainability and impact.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Degree in Marketing, Business Development, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM).
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in business development, marketing, fundraising, or sponsorship management.
• Proven experience in sports marketing, sponsorship sales, or stakeholder engagement, preferably within a sport, non‑profit, or development environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and customer engagement programmes.
• Strong business development, sponsorship acquisition, and fundraising skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners, donors, media houses, and other stakeholders.

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply.

• Develop and implement fundraising and sponsorship strategies, including preparing compelling proposals for programmes and Centre activities.
• Identify, engage, and secure new corporate sponsors, partners, and revenue opportunities through targeted business development initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of marketing, advertising, social media and database marketing strategies in collaboration with the Deputy Director and Centre Director.
• Design, package, and sell sports marketing platforms using various media channels, including digital, television, radio, events and direct marketing.
• Oversee market research and customer insight initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, and competitor analysis, to inform marketing and service improvement strategies.
• Develop and manage customer service and stakeholder engagement programmes to improve retention, satisfaction and overall service delivery for internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong business development skills
• Sponsorship acquisition skills
• Fundraising skills
• Strong communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners, donors, media houses, and other stakeholders.

• Degree in Marketing, Business Development, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM).