OPPORTUNITY: COMMISSIONED MARKETING AGENTS

Join the MPDX Executive Education Network

Are you a skilled marketer, a natural salesperson or an aspiring business development professional looking for an opportunity to earn while building your professional experience?

The Malavi Policy Dialogue Expo (MPDX) is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and results-oriented individuals to join its network of Commissioned Marketing Agents.

MPDX is an independent policy institute and executive education platform offering specialised masterclasses, executive training and professional development programmes and executive meetings targeting corporate organisations, government institutions, development organisations and senior professionals.

We are looking for individuals who can help market and sell our executive education services to institutions, companies, ministries, departments and high-profile professionals.

 

Who should apply?

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Experienced marketing and sales professionals looking for an additional income stream.
• Freelance marketers and business development consultants.
• Recent graduates and aspiring marketers interested in developing practical sales and corporate engagement experience.
• Individuals with established professional networks and the ability to engage decision-makers in organisations.

 

What will you do?

As a Commissioned Marketing Agent, you will:

1. Identify and approach potential corporate and institutional clients.
2. Market MPDX masterclasses, executive training programmes and related services.
3. Engage Human Resource Managers, Training and Development Officers, Directors and other relevant decision-makers.
4. Generate leads, secure appointments and facilitate corporate participant nominations.
5. Follow up prospective clients and support the conversion of leads into confirmed and paid bookings.
6. Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients.

 

What are we looking for?

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Sales, marketing, networking or business development competencies.
• Confidence and ability to engage senior professionals and institutional decision-makers.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative and results orientation.
• Ability to work independently and deliver measurable results.
• Good understanding of corporate, public sector or institutional environments.

A degree or qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration or a related field will be an added advantage. Relevant experience and demonstrable competencies will also be considered.

 

What is in it for you?

This is a performance based, commission only opportunity. There is no fixed monthly salary.

Agents will earn commission on successfully secured and paid business.

Our proposed commission is 10% of the fees collected from participants secured by the agent, subject to the agreed terms of engagement.

For illustration:

• One paid participant at K1,000,000: K100,000 commission.
• Five paid participants: K500,000 commission.
• Ten paid participants: K1,000,000 commission.

Your earning potential will depend on your ability to generate business and convert opportunities into paid registrations.

This opportunity offers a platform to develop corporate sales experience, expand your professional network and earn income while associating with a growing policy and executive education institution.

 

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit ONE MOTIVATION STATEMENT outlining their suitability for this opportunity.

The statement should include:

1. Personal and contact details.
2. Educational qualifications and relevant professional experience.
3. Marketing, sales, communication and business development competencies and skills.
4. Experience in engaging companies, government institutions, NGOs or senior professionals, where applicable.
5. Current location and geographical areas where you can effectively operate.
6. Existing professional networks or access to potential institutional clients, where applicable.
7. Two professional referees with their contact details.
8. Why you believe you would be an effective MPDX Marketing Agent.

 

Application deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026.

Submit your motivation statement by email to:

info.mpdx@gmail.com

Email subject: Application – MPDX Commissioned Marketing Agent

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