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ENTERPRISE SEYCHELLES AGENCY IS HIRING: Business Development Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our Business Development Section as a Business Development Officer.

This role is responsible for designing and delivering market-access, enterprise-development and capacity-building interventions for MSMEs. The officer assesses business needs, develops appropriate programmes, coordinates implementation and measures their impact on business performance and market readiness. Dynamic ability to plan, coordinate, and execute diverse corporate events, markets, and promotions from inception through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Development: Prepare concept notes, implementation plans, budgets, activity schedules and performance indicators for enterprise-development activities.
• Events & Market Access: Plan and coordinate markets, fairs, exhibitions and product showcases, including venues, stalls, equipment, materials and on-site operations.
• MSME Coordination: Promote participation opportunities, respond to enquiries, process applications and prepare vendor lists, schedules, stall allocations and participant information.
• Training & Capacity Building: Coordinate workshops, seminars, business clinics and training programmes, while liaising with businesses, trainers, speakers, partners and service providers.
• Promotion & Outreach: Develop campaign concepts and implementation plans and support sensitisation and outreach activities in collaboration with the Communications Team.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain participant and activity records, track expenditure, collect feedback and prepare post-activity evaluation reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent ESA at external meetings, stakeholder forums and official engagements as assigned.

Benefits

Salary: Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a relevant field; OR
• Advanced Diploma in Business in Administration, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or Communications or or relevant field plus seven years as a Business Development Officer; or
• Diploma in Management/Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a relevant field plus at least 3 years of satisfactory work experience.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Experience in managing complex corporate events, markets, or promotions from inception through execution.
• Must be willing and ready to work after working hours and during weekends to support live events.
• Ability to prepare high-quality project memorandums, business plans, and cash flow statements, alongside a sound knowledge of the business regulatory environment.
• Fluent and professional spoken and written proficiency in English, French, and Creole is essential.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills to draft marketing copy, proposals, and event materials in all three languages.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events or promotional activities from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of basic digital marketing/social media and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How to Apply

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Apply Here: [email protected]

Deadline: 21st August 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.