Business Development & Branch Manager

Job Summary

CNS Group is seeking an experienced and results-driven Branch Manager (Business Development & Operations) to lead the establishment and growth of our new Zanzibar office. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business development, managing branch operations, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of CNS Group’s Human Capital and Business Solutions services. This role requires a strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and experience in Human Capital, Recruitment, HR Outsourcing, Manpower Solutions, or Professional Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the CNS Group Zanzibar Office, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve branch revenue targets and expand CNS Group’s presence in Zanzibar.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across government institutions, NGOs, development partners, and private sector organizations.
• Identify client needs and promote CNS Group’s comprehensive Human Capital and Business Solutions, including recruitment, HR outsourcing, manpower supply, payroll, immigration, training, and consulting services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Prepare business proposals, quotations, technical proposals, presentations, and tender submissions.
• Coordinate recruitment assignments, oversee candidate placement activities, and ensure high-quality client service delivery.
• Supervise branch staff, set performance targets, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Monitor branch performance, prepare operational and sales reports, and provide regular updates to Head Office.
• Manage the branch budget, office resources, and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Represent CNS Group at networking events, business forums, exhibitions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate closely with Head Office to implement strategic initiatives and support organizational growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Branch Management, Human Capital, Recruitment, HR Consulting, HR Outsourcing, Manpower Solutions, or Professional Services.
• Demonstrated experience in generating new business opportunities and managing key client accounts.
• Strong understanding of Recruitment, Executive Search, HR Outsourcing, Employer of Record (EOR), Payroll Services, Immigration Support, and Workforce Management solutions.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage branch operations, and achieve business growth targets.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, presentation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the Zanzibar business environment is highly desirable.
• Applicants must be residents of Zanzibar.

Deadline

15^th August 2026