CHOPPIES VACANCY-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, revenue generation and profitability through strategic business development, commercial analysis and operational optimisation. The role requires a commercially astute individual who can leverage ERP systems and business intelligence to identify growth opportunities, improve business performance and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

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 (KIs), 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.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs and certified copies of relevant qualifications to vacancies@choppies.co.bw, quoting “BDM” as the reference, not later than 22 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.