Business Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Business Developer for a dynamic role focused on expanding client accounts across mining, oil & gas, construction, and industrial sectors in Africa.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a willingness to travel, and an energetic attitude to identify and nurture client opportunities effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa.
• Highly driven, self-motivated, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow client accounts across multiple industries including mining and oil.
• Build strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Travel extensively throughout Africa for client engagement.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Willingness to travel extensively across Africa

Job description

Business Developer

An exciting role for ambitious individuals who want to grow across Africa in the mining, oil & gas, industrial, and construction industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow client accounts across multiple industries including mining, oil & gas, construction, ports, rail, and industrial sectors
• Build strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers and procurement teams
• Learn and understand deeply the company's key products and divisions to identify opportunities across client operations
• Understand client requirements and provide solutions from across the company's various divisions
• Travel extensively throughout Africa, including countries such as Guinea, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Ghana, Mali, and Ivory Coast
• Maintain strong communication and follow‑up with clients and internal departments
• Work closely with buyers, admin teams, logistics, finance, dispatch, and division heads to ensure smooth project execution
• Maintain and update workflow systems, CRM systems, and weekly client progress tracking
• Present weekly updates to the CEO, COO, and CFO regarding client activity, opportunities, quotations, progress, and pipeline growth
• Continuously look for new project opportunities and ways to grow accounts

Requirements:

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa
• Strong willingness to learn technical products and multiple industries
• Highly driven, self‑motivated, and energetic
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and target‑driven environment
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reports to: CEO, COO, and CFO