BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

POSITION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BDO)

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

About AgriKwik

AgriKwik Ltd is a Malawian agricultural technology company building one of Africa’s most advanced digital agriculture ecosystems.
We provide a unified marketplace connecting farmers, agro-dealers, merchants, logistics partners, financial services, and digital tools under one platform.
As a fast-growing tech company with national and regional ambitions, we are strengthening our core leadership team with a high-level Business Development Officer.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Business Development Officer (BDO)
Location: Area 4, Lilongwe
Reports to: CEO
Contract Type: Full-Time
Role Level: Mid–Senior Leadership

ROLE OVERVIEW

AgriKwik Ltd is seeking a highly strategic, intelligent, and results-driven Business Development Officer to lead partnerships, drive revenue expansion, manage corporate registrations, and position AgriKwik for long-term investment and growth.
This is one of the most critical roles in our company—responsible for unlocking markets, securing high-value partnerships, building corporate relationships, and supporting the CEO in investor-facing activities.
The ideal candidate must be professional, articulate, confident, well-presented, and capable of representing AgriKwik at the highest levels, including with government, private sector leaders, and international organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Growth

• Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with agro-dealers, official stores, suppliers, financial institutions, NGOs, and government agencies.

• Prepare and negotiate partnership agreements, MOUs, and long-term contracts.

• Drive growth of AgriKwik’s service arms

• Represent the company in B2B meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.

2. Investor Engagement & Corporate Structuring

• Assist the CEO in investor pitching, fundraising preparation, and due diligence documentation.

• Prepare pitch decks, investment briefs, revenue forecasts, and performance updates.

• Support in company structuring, shareholder documentation, legal registrations, and compliance.

3. Revenue Expansion & Market Development

• Identify new market opportunities and high-potential growth areas.

• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer needs assessments.

• Build revenue models and propose strategic business initiatives.

• Develop strategies to increase merchant onboarding, order volume, and platform usage

4. Contract Management & Compliance

• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts.

• Ensure all agreements meet professional, legal, and compliance standards.

• Maintain organized and confidential contract records.

5. Corporate Representation

• Serve as an official representative of AgriKwik in strategic meetings.

• Present with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

• Uphold the values and long-term vision of AgriKwik at all times.

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Provide weekly and monthly business development reports.

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Intel teams.

• Track KPIs, targets, and performance of partnership initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in:

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Marketing

• Entrepreneurship

• Strategic Management

• Finance

• Or any related field

Desirable Experience

• Experience in business development, sales, marketing, or corporate relations

• Experience in agro-industry, logistics, tech, fintech, or retail is an added advantage

• Strong negotiation and presentation skills

• Knowledge of contract drafting or corporate documentation

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent spoken and written communication

• Strong negotiation and persuasion ability

• Ability to build and maintain corporate relationships

• Strategic and analytical thinker

• Professional appearance and confidence

• Knowledge of business laws, contracts, and compliance (added advantage)

• Ability to work independently and meet high-level targets

• High integrity, confidentiality, and discipline

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ambitious and growth-oriented

• Professional and well-mannered

• Charismatic with strong people skills

• Highly trustworthy and dependable

• Passionate about agriculture, innovation, and technology

• Strong work ethic and commitment to results

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday to Saturday (Office-based)

• Occasional travel for meetings and field engagement

• Reports directly to: CEO

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

AgriKwik Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV

• National ID copy

• Relevant certificates

Email: agrikwik@gmail.com
Closing date is: 14th December 2025