Progress Business Group PLC Job Vacancy

Business Development & Marketing Manager Vacancy at Progress Business Group PLC.

Position: Business Development & Marketing Manager

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business development, consultancy, tender/proposal preparation, marketing, or professional services.
Proven experience in proposal and tender preparation is highly preferred.
Experience working with consulting firms, government tenders, NGOs, or development organizations is an advantage.

Desired Skills

Ability to understand TORs/RFPs and prepare compliant proposals.
Strong networking, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent English writing and communication skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of business and economic analysis.

Job Summary

Progress Business Group PLC is looking for a motivated, experienced, and results-oriented Business Development & Marketing Manager to lead the company’s marketing, business development, client acquisition, and consultancy project development activities.

The successful candidate will promote the company’s professional services, identify new clients and business opportunities, monitor consultancy tenders, coordinate proposal preparation, and support the development of business plans, feasibility studies, and other consultancy assignments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing & Business Development

Develop and implement marketing and business development strategies.
Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company.
Identify potential clients from private companies, government institutions, banks, investors, NGOs, and development organizations.
Promote the company’s asset valuation and consultancy services.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
Conduct market research and identify new market opportunities.
Prepare and implement business development and marketing plans.
Maintain a database of business opportunities and potential clients.
Arrange client meetings, presentations, and business discussions.
Follow up on leads, quotations, proposals, and potential contracts.

2. Tender & Proposal Management

Continuously monitor government, private sector, NGO, and development-partner tenders and consultancy opportunities.
Review Terms of Reference (TORs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and tender documents.
Assess tender opportunities and recommend suitable opportunities for participation.
Prepare and coordinate EOIs, technical proposals, and financial proposals.
Prepare proposal methodologies, work plans, company profiles, and relevant documents.
Coordinate with technical experts to collect CVs, experience records, methodologies, and technical inputs.
Prepare tender compliance checklists and submission schedules.
Ensure proposals are complete, competitive, and submitted before deadlines.
Maintain a database of previous proposals, CVs, company credentials, and project references.
Follow up on submitted proposals and maintain records of tender results.

3. Business Plan & Feasibility Study

Participate in or coordinate business plan preparation.
Conduct investment feasibility studies.
Undertake market assessments and market research.
Conduct financial and economic analysis.
Prepare investment and project proposals.
Assess business and investment opportunities.
Develop financial projections and basic financial models.
Prepare professional reports and presentations.

4. Client & Partnership Development

Establish relationships with companies, investors, financial institutions, and development partners.
Develop partnerships and consortium opportunities with other consulting firms and experts.
Represent the company in business meetings, networking events, and professional forums.

Company: Progress Business Group PLC
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: As per company scale
Deadline: October 19, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications in PDF format within seven (7) working days from the date of announcement through Telegram: @progress7712

Applicants should submit the following documents as PDF:

Updated CV
Cover letter
Educational and professional certificates, if applicable
Evidence of relevant proposal, tender, or consultancy experience, where available

Subject: Business Development & Marketing Manager

Note: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.