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SBDC Application — Market-Entry Stage

SECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS

Independent Consultancy | Commission-Based Market-Entry Stage

Parwaringira Enterprises is expanding its operations and appointing a select group of Sector Business Development Consultants to identify and cultivate credible commercial opportunities.

The opportunity is suited to commercially astute professionals with established networks or credible market access, strong relationship-building capability and the judgement to recognise genuine client requirements.

It offers a structured opportunity to build an independent commercial practice, strengthen commercial capability and participate directly in the value created through successful assignments.

Applications are open to suitable candidates in Zimbabwe and the diaspora.

Important: Do not disclose confidential client, employer or third-party information at any stage of the application process.

THE ROLE

Consultants will identify and initially qualify requirements for Parwaringira Enterprises’ procurement, logistics, operations management and supporting strategic advisory services; facilitate credible introductions; and support appropriate follow-through.

Key responsibilities include:
• identifying prospective clients and relevant decision-makers;
• developing credible commercial relationships;
• recognising and initially qualifying potential client requirements;
• coordinating introductions, meetings and follow-up;
• providing timely and accurate opportunity updates;
• contributing relevant sector and market intelligence; and
• representing Parwaringira Enterprises with professionalism, discretion and commercial discipline.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• established networks or credible access within relevant sectors or markets;
• professional integrity and sound commercial judgement;
• confidence engaging business owners and decision-makers;
• clear communication and disciplined follow-through;
• initiative, reliability and professional discretion; and
• relevant commercial or sector exposure, or demonstrable potential to originate credible opportunities.

Formal qualifications are advantageous but are not the sole basis for selection.

MARKET-ENTRY AND DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

All appointed consultants begin within a Market-Entry Stage of up to twelve months, structured as an independent, commission-based consultancy, during which they undertake a structured induction covering opportunity origination, professional representation, commercial communication, initial opportunity qualification and disciplined follow-through.

Performance and development are reviewed periodically, with progression based on demonstrated commercial capability, opportunity quality, professional conduct and contribution.

Consultants who establish sufficient evidence of independent commercial capability may be considered for progression to:
Market Development Stage — may include a monthly retainer plus commission;
Strategic Growth Stage — may include an enhanced retainer, commission and a broader commercial mandate.
Progression is performance-based, subject to formal review and the commercial requirements of Parwaringira Enterprises.
The model is intended for self-directed professionals seeking to build a credible independent commercial practice, develop productive market relationships and establish a clearer relationship between contribution, results and reward.