Overview

The National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) is seeking a dynamic, results oriented and highly motivated professional to join our team as Senior Business Development and Sales Officer. 

This is a senior role for an ambitious individual with strong business development, sales,  partnership-building and relationship-management skills. The successful candidate will play a  key role in driving NRDF’s growth, expanding its client and student base, developing strategic  partnerships, and identifying new revenue-generating opportunities that support the Foundation’s  long-term sustainability. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Business Development & Institutional Growth 

  • Support the Executive Director/General Manager in implementing strategic growth  initiatives. 
  • Identify and develop new educational programs, certifications, services and business  opportunities. 
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, regional and international  stakeholders. 
  • Identify and pursue new revenue-generating opportunities aligned with NRDF’s mission  and strategic objectives. 

International Partnerships & Accreditation 

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with our Partners, awarding organizations and  training providers. 
  • Pursue and develop partnerships with relevant international institutions. • Coordinate institutional approval and partnership processes. 
  • Serve as a key focal point for accreditation preparation and compliance activities. • Coordinate the collection, maintenance and submission of documentation required for  accreditation and quality assurance reviews. 
  • Monitor compliance with institutional quality assurance standards and policies.

Sales, Recruitment & Business Growth 

  • Develop and implement student recruitment and client acquisition strategies. • Lead recruitment campaigns, school outreach initiatives, educational fairs and  community engagement activities. 
  • Promote NRDF programs through stakeholder engagement, radio, television, social  media and other appropriate channels. 
  • Monitor enrolment trends and develop strategies to improve student recruitment,  retention and progression. 
  • Assist in developing and achieving annual enrolment, sales and revenue targets. Partnerships & Financial Access 
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with financial institutions. 
  • Develop opportunities that facilitate student financing and access to education. • Support financial literacy initiatives and coordinate membership education programs with  partner institutions. 

Data Management & Reporting 

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date student and client records. 
  • Monitor and report on enrolment, retention, graduation and performance data. • Develop and maintain systems that support effective institutional planning, decision making and accreditation requirements. 
  • Prepare regular management reports on business development, recruitment, partnerships  and performance. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 

Success in this role will be measured by, among other things: 

  • Growth in student enrolment and client acquisition. 
  • New partnership agreements established. 
  • Achievement of sales and revenue targets. 
  • Number and effectiveness of recruitment and outreach initiatives. 
  • Progress against accreditation and institutional approval milestones. 
  • Successful establishment of credit union and financial institution partnerships. • Accuracy and compliance of student and institutional data. 
  • Improvement in student retention and progression.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded and results-driven professional who  can identify opportunities, build relationships, convert prospects into clients or students, and  contribute meaningfully to the growth of the organization. 

The ideal candidate should possess: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Business  Development, Management, Education or a related field. 
  • Significant experience in business development, sales, marketing, partnerships, student  recruitment or a related area. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships. 
  • Strong sales, negotiation, presentation and communication skills. 
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management abilities. • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. • Experience working with educational institutions, accreditation bodies or international  partners would be an advantage. 
  • Knowledge or experience working with UK/US awarding organisations or educational  partners would be an asset. 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant business and data-management  tools. 
  • The ability to work independently, meet targets and deliver results in a fast-paced  environment. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

A leader. A relationship builder. A business developer. A results achiever. 

If you are passionate about education, business growth and creating strategic opportunities, and  you have the drive to make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications,  relevant experience and suitability for the position. 

Application Deadline: August 21st, 2026 

Applications should be submitted to: mail@nrdf.org.lc 

Subject Line: Application – Senior Business Development and Sales Officer Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Join NRDF and help us build partnerships, expand opportunities and drive sustainable  growth.

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