BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – OPERATION DEPARTMENT @ T4PSOLUTION
T4psolution is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to join our operations department, specifically focusing on the hospitality and entertainment industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, pitching, and securing new partnerships, as well as managing and retaining existing high-value corporate and brand partners. You will act as a key liaison, ensuring that all commitments made to partners—such as brand visibility on social media, branch-level activations, and guest engagement initiatives—are delivered flawlessly across our three branches in Dar es Salaam.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from initial prospecting and negotiation to contract signing and long-term account management. You will work cross-functionally with our Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Customer Care teams to ensure that partnership deliverables are executed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving revenue through sponsorship sales and is capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships to ensure partners see a tangible return on their investments.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from initial prospecting and negotiation to contract signing and long-term account management. You will work cross-functionally with our Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Customer Care teams to ensure that partnership deliverables are executed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving revenue through sponsorship sales and is capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships to ensure partners see a tangible return on their investments.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in business development, key account management, or sponsorship sales.
Proven ability to negotiate and secure corporate partnerships.
Demonstrated experience in cross-functional team coordination.
Strong understanding of hospitality, entertainment, or FMCG market dynamics.
Ability to analyze budget performance and provide variance reporting.
Proficiency in developing proposals and contract management.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple locations simultaneously.
Strategic mindset with a focus on revenue growth and partner retention.