Business Development Manager

Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZNBWCB) is a State-Owned Enterprise born out of the Boxing and Wrestling Control Act (Chapter 25:02) with a mandate to oversee the development of boxing, wrestling and related sport activities in Zimbabwe.
The Board seeks to recruit a commercially driven professional, reporting to the General Secretary / CEO to lead the Board’s business development, marketing, visibility, sponsorship and strategic partnerships agenda. The role is central to positioning combat sports as a strong, visible and commercially valuable platform while building sustainable revenue streams for athlete development and the growth of the sport.

• Develop and implement an integrated business development, marketing and commercialization strategy.
• Identify, secure and manage corporate sponsorships, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Develop compelling sponsorship packages and commercial propositions around athletes, events, facilities, media and other sporting properties.
• Lead the Board’s brand visibility, communications and marketing initiatives to grow the profile and commercial appeal of combat sports.
• Identify and develop new revenue streams through events, broadcasting, digital platforms, licensing, branding, merchandising and other commercial opportunities.
• Build high-value relationships with corporates, investors, media, promoters and development partners.
• Track commercial performance, sponsorship pipelines, brand visibility and measurable returns on investment.

• A degree in Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Sports Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related field, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in business development, marketing, sponsorship, commercial partnerships, sales or sports marketing.
• Proven success in securing sponsorships, building partnerships and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue is essential.
• Sport, media, entertainment or events experience is an advantage.