Business Specialist Opportunity at Eco Green
Position Title: Business Specialist Opportunity
Employer: Eco Green
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 21 hours ago
Deadline: November, 18/2025 (3 days left)
About the Company
Organic Liquid Fertilizer Producing PLC (known by the trade name “Eco Green‟) is a legal entity registered in 2008 in accordance with Commercial Registration and Business License Proclamation number 980/2008 of the FDRE. As the name indicates, the Company produces 100% ORGANIC Liquid Fertilizer which is rich in microbes, improves soil fertility, increases the productivity and quality of the crop, and significantly cuts fertilizer costs. It has been bestowed different national and international awards including, but not limited to, “Prestigious Science Innovation Award in 2007 E.C.” from the hands of the former FDRE Prime Minister H/Mariam Desalegn, “Climate Innovation Prize in 2009 E.C” from Ethiopian Climate Innovation Centre, and “The Best Entrepreneurship of the year Award in 2015 G.C.” from UNDP.
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Position: Business Specialist
Company: Organic Liquid Fertilizer Production PLC
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract Experience Level: Senior Level
Application Deadline: November 18 2025
Job Summary
We are seeking a resourceful Business Development Specialist to expand our business, improve our branding initiatives and improving our internal process control. To be successful in this role, one is expected to demonstrate extensive experience in business management/development strategies and marketing. The role of a "Business Development and internal process control Manager" is a hybrid position that combines the growth-focused duties of a Business Development and internal process control Manager with the oversight and risk management functions of a Business Manager. This role is responsible for driving the organization's growth while ensuring operational integrity and compliance. It merges strategic sales and productivity initiatives with robust internal control mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Growth: Develop and execute business growth and market expansion strategies. Conduct research to identify new markets, opportunities, and partnerships. Set and evaluate sales targets, KPIs, and revenue forecasts. Take suitable actions based on performance results.
- Sales & Client Management: Generate leads, cold call, negotiate, and close deals. Build/maintain potential customer relationships; ensure satisfaction and repeat business. Prepare proposals/presentations for senior management and CEO.
- Internal Control & Risk Management: Maintain/improve internal control environment and ensure policy adherence. Oversee on department management authority and accountability execution; prepare management plan, and present reports with operational risks. Work with managers on Risk Control Assessments and monitor control effectiveness.
- Operational Management: Manage allocated budgets for business development; optimize return on investment (ROI). Act as Business Continuity Planning coordinator and Information Security Officer. Ensure contractual compliance (legal, tax, insurance).
- Training & Collaboration: Train and mentor operational staffs and sales teams. Collaborate with marketing, operations, and other departments. Coordinate company processes flows and escalate issues to senior management /CEO.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
- A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in business development, strategic management, or internal process control within a manufacturing or agro-industry environment.
- Demonstrated success in driving business growth, managing client relations, and implementing internal control systems.
- Experience with contract management, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring is an asset.
- Hands-on experience in marketing strategy, sales leadership, and operational performance evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.
- Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
- Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
- Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behavior.
- Performing competitor analysis to obtain an increased market share.
- Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
- Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
- Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.
- Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
- Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
How to apply
Send your resume and cover letter to
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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