Fields Energy, an energy supply business headquartered in Ndola, Zambia, is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing Fields Energy to organisations across the Copperbelt and North-Western Province, building relationships with key decision-makers, and developing new business opportunities. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, close support from the leadership team, and a reward structure that grows with the results delivered.
The Business Development Executive will be field-based, spending most of their week meeting people where they work. The focus will be on building new relationships and identifying new opportunities, supported by a leadership team that will take each opportunity forward with the candidate. The role requires a strong understanding of formal procurement processes, including vendor registration, approved supplier lists, and tenders. A valid Zambian driving licence and willingness to travel across both provinces every week are also essential.
Fields Energy serves commercial customers across Zambia and the wider region, providing reliable energy supply and building long-term relationships through dependable service and close attention to customer needs. The company is looking for someone with at least three years of experience in business development or field sales, with a record of winning access to large organisations in Zambia. An existing network across the Copperbelt or North-Western Province and a working understanding of formal procurement processes are also desirable.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building a clear understanding of the organisations across their territory, meeting procurement, supply chain, finance, and operations professionals, and identifying where Fields Energy can help. They will also guide the company through supplier registration, prequalification, and tender processes, and keep a disciplined record of every contact and opportunity. The leadership team will provide close support and guidance throughout the process.
Fields Energy offers a competitive base salary, a performance incentive with significant earning potential, and support for travel and communication across the territory. The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants on merit, without regard to sex, tribe, religion, disability, age, or any other personal characteristic. The Business Development Executive will shape how Fields Energy is known across the Copperbelt and North-Western Province.
To apply for the role, candidates should send their CV and a short covering note to [email protected] with "Business Development Executive" in the subject line. The covering note should include examples of two organisations the candidate opened as new customers, including how they got in, who they met, and what happened next. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet members of the leadership team.
The role of Business Development Executive at Fields Energy offers a unique opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to build new relationships and develop new business opportunities in the energy sector. With a competitive salary, performance incentive, and supportive leadership team, this role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in business development.
Key points
- Fields Energy is seeking a Business Development Executive to build relationships with organisations across the Copperbelt and North-Western Province in Zambia.
- The successful candidate will require at least three years of experience in business development or field sales, with a record of winning access to large organisations in Zambia.
- The role offers a competitive base salary, a performance incentive with significant earning potential, and support for travel and communication across the territory.
