Africa Personnel Services, a leading recruitment agency, has announced a job opening for a Corporate Sales Executive in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing senior-level relationships with corporate clients and banking partners. The role involves identifying and closing high-value business opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, and growing existing corporate and banking accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate or B2B sales, with a proven track record of managing high-value relationships and closing enterprise-level deals.
The Corporate Sales Executive will be responsible for representing the organisation in senior-level engagements with corporate and financial-sector stakeholders. This includes managing complex sales opportunities from initial engagement through negotiation and successful closure. The role also requires structuring commercial agreements that meet client needs while supporting business growth. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and mentoring of the commercial/sales team, strengthening pipeline management, reporting, and sales follow-up processes.
To qualify for the position, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years' experience in corporate or B2B sales is also required, with demonstrated experience managing corporate or banking relationships. Experience working with or selling to banks or financial institutions, preferably in a relationship-management capacity, is highly desirable. An established corporate or financial-sector network in Zambia is an added advantage.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent relationship-management and negotiation skills, with strong commercial and business-development skills. They must also have strong follow-through and organisational discipline, with the ability to negotiate pricing and commercial terms. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Docs, or equivalent tools, is required, along with the ability to draft professional emails and coordinate meetings effectively.
The Corporate Sales Executive role offers a challenging opportunity to lead high-value commercial relationships and drive business growth. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and will have the chance to contribute to the development of sales processes and mentor the commercial team. The role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant qualifications to [email protected], indicating the name of the position in the subject line of the email. The closing date for applications is 16th October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Africa Personnel Services is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates.
The company offers a range of job opportunities across various sectors, including sales, finance, engineering, and education. Other job openings include Sales Associate, Finance Intern, Electrical Technician, Production Manager, and CCTV, Access Control, Desktop Support, among others. Candidates can visit the company's website or job portals to explore available opportunities and apply online.
Key points
- The Corporate Sales Executive role requires a minimum of 7 years' experience in corporate or B2B sales.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing senior-level relationships with corporate clients and banking partners.
- The closing date for applications is 16th October 2026.
