BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALES & FINANCE MANAGER

Business Development Sales Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

Spring Flower Farms Limited, based in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded professional to fill the role of Business Development, Sales & Finance Manager – B2B. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to combine expertise in business development, sales, customer relationship management, accounts receivable, and financial administration. If you are looking to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, this role is an excellent fit.

Role Overview: Business Development Sales Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in generating new business opportunities while maintaining strong financial discipline. Responsibilities include following up on customer payments, ensuring accurate reconciliation of customer and bank accounts, and fostering long-term client relationships. This hands-on position requires a balance of commercial acumen and financial expertise to drive measurable revenue growth and maintain financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with hotels, restaurants, caterers, hospitality groups, schools, offices, and institutions.
• Target companies regularly purchasing vegetables, food products, consumables, and general supplies.
• Engage purchasing managers, procurement officers, chefs, F&B managers, operations managers, and business owners.
• Schedule and conduct customer visits to present company products and services professionally.
• Prepare quotations and diligently follow up until orders are secured.
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to build a loyal client base.
• Monitor competitors, market prices, and industry trends to stay ahead.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular reports on opportunities.
• Convert prospects into paying and recurring customers, delivering measurable new revenue.

Financial and Accounts Management

• Apply strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts ensuring invoices, payments, credit notes, and balances are accurate.
• Maintain an up-to-date accounts receivable/debtors schedule and monitor outstanding invoices.
• Follow up on overdue payments professionally and firmly, maintaining clear communication with clients.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms, escalating issues when necessary.
• Assist with cash-flow monitoring and update management on expected collections.
• Ensure sales, invoices, and payments are properly documented and recorded.
• Support basic financial reporting and liaise with accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.

Statutory Compliance and Payroll Support

• Maintain a working knowledge of statutory filings and compliance requirements.
• Assist with preparation and submission of routine statutory returns and payments.
• Keep accurate records and documentation for statutory obligations.
• Support monthly payroll preparation and administration, ensuring accuracy of employee payroll records.
• Coordinate with accountants or payroll providers to meet statutory payroll deadlines.
• Help management monitor important financial and statutory deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Commerce, Procurement, or a related field.
• Registration with a recognized professional body relevant to your qualification or field.
• Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, finance, accounts receivable, or a related commercial role.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, with demonstrable ability to perform bank and customer account reconciliations.
• Experience in following up and collecting outstanding customer payments.
• Basic knowledge of payroll and statutory filings/compliance.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Possession of a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license is an advantage, given the role’s requirement for customer visits and business development activities.

About the Ideal Candidate

We seek a commercially driven professional who goes beyond sales. The ideal candidate understands the balance between revenue generation and the financial operations of a business. Confidence in approaching new customers, negotiating, and closing sales is essential, alongside comfort in reviewing customer statements, reconciling accounts, and managing overdue payments. A proactive, trustworthy, organized, analytical, persistent, and results-oriented mindset will ensure success in this role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to springflowerfarmslimited@gmail.com.

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