Business Development Manager

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and growing sustainable commercial opportunities across the school’s enterprise portfolio.
• The role oversees business growth initiatives, retail operations, financial performance, partnerships, and team leadership to ensure profitability, efficiency, and alignment with the school’s mission and values.

Roles and Responsibilities
Business Growth & Development:

• Develop and implement annual business plans for the school’s enterprise unit.
• Identify new income-generating opportunities within the school community.
• Introduce new products and services based on parents’ and students’ needs.

Retail & Operational Oversight:

• Oversee daily retail operations (uniforms, books, supplies, etc.).
• Ensure effective inventory management and prevent stock losses or shortages.
• Supervise retail systems, stock records, and sales reporting.
• Coordinate suppliers and logistics to ensure efficient service delivery.

Financial Management:

• Approve pricing recommendations in line with approval processes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and expenditure plans.

Market, Partnerships & Relationships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, vendors, and service providers.
• Promote entperineurial and retail services and identify business initiatives and cross-selling opportunities.

People Management & Governance:

• Supervise Business Officer, Retail/Enterprise Officer, and Logistics Officer.
• Set performance targets and provide coaching to improve productivity and service quality.

Competency Requirements Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field (minimum Second Class Lower).
• Financial management with a strong marketing or commercial bias.
• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial management, retail operations, and business development. Skills
• Strong business and commercial awareness
• Financial literacy and analytical thinking
• Leadership and people management skills
• Negotiation and relationship management skills
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Data analysis and use of IT tools
• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented Behaviours
• A positive can-do spirit. Achieving results in the right way (professionally, honestly and upholding the business reputation and core values
• Act with a sense of urgency, pace and agility • Must live the values of the Trust Council.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026. 

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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