Partnerships & Business Development Lead (Hybrid/Part-Time)

About the role

Digital Treasure is an emerging horizontal software platform enabling enterprises, NGOs, and tech startups across Africa to build and deploy custom digital spaces with local data residency compliance, native mobile money integration, and offline‑sync resilience. We are launching our commercial operations in Zambia and looking for an energetic, results‑focused Partnerships & Business Development Lead to drive channel partner recruitment, manage enterprise client relationships, and lead partner activation events.

Key responsibilities

• Agency & Channel Partner Acquisition: Identify, pitch, and sign digital agencies, IT consultancies, and marketing bureaus to join the Digitres Partner Network, earning recurring SaaS revenue splits.
• Event & Masterclass Execution: Coordinate logistics and attendee acquisition for high‑impact B2B workshops, including the upcoming Agency Partner Masterclass and academic technology events.
• Account & Pipeline Management: Manage the sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract execution, serving as the primary commercial relationship manager for onboarded partners.
• Merchant & Citizen Onboarding Support: Assist in community outreach campaigns promoting zero‑cost public trust utilities to drive grassroots platform usage.

Required profile

• Experience: 1–3 years in B2B sales, account management, partnership development, or technology consulting (SaaS or agency experience is a strong plus).
• Networker & Relationship Builder: Existing connections within Lusaka’s SME, marketing agency, tech startup, or NGO ecosystem.
• Self‑Starter: Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and convert leads with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and pitching skills in English (Bemba/Nyanja fluency is an added advantage).
• Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable presenting digital tools, software solutions, and platform blueprints to business owners and technical partners.

What we offer

• Uncapped earning potential through a high‑leverage commission structure on every SaaS subscription and agency partner deal closed.
• Flexible hybrid working: remote work combined with key client meetings, hub events, and partner workshops in Lusaka.
• Career growth: direct pathway to a full‑time Head of Growth / Chief Commercial Officer role as the company completes its seed funding round.