Business Developer

Phakisa Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 152,000 - 182,000; Part time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings seeks a Business Developer for a field-based role in Benoni, Gauteng. The role targets new business within the FMCG sector, focusing on Spaza shops and independent retailers, identifying untapped spaces, and converting them into revenue-generating customers.

Responsibilities include field visits, prospecting, building customer relationships, and driving growth through collaboration with Sales and Marketing. Requires willingness to travel and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Experience in Sales, Business Development or FMCG is advantageous.
• Strong communication and networking skills are essential.
• Target-driven and results-oriented mentality requested.

Responsibilities

• New business development: identify and qualify opportunities in untapped markets.
• Customer relationship management: build and maintain relationships with potential customers.
• Sales & revenue generation: promote products and solutions and support the sales process.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Sales and Marketing to convert opportunities into revenue.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Target-driven

Results oriented

Drivers license

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

Business Developer - Field-Based Role in Benoni Gauteng

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking Business Developers to identify and develop new business opportunities within the FMCG sector, with a focus on Spaza Shops and independent retailers. The successful candidates will be responsible for identifying 'white spaces', areas with untapped potential, and converting them into revenue-generating customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• New Business Development
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities in untapped markets.
  • Conduct field visits to find new customers and areas for growth.
  • Map and penetrate areas with business potential.
  • Generate leads and convert them into customers.
• Customer Relationship Management
  • Build and manage relationships with potential customers.
  • Understand customer needs and maintain regular contact.
  • Identify ways to increase customer engagement and sales.
• Sales & Revenue Generation
  • Promote products and solutions to potential customers.
  • Support the sales process and meet business targets.
  • Monitor customer activity and drive further growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Sales and Marketing teams to convert opportunities into revenue.
  • Provide feedback on market conditions and competitor activity.
  • Implement initiatives to increase market penetration.

FIELD-BASED REQUIREMENTS

• Be comfortable working extensively in the field.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territories.
• Confidence in approaching new customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous experience in Sales, Business Development or FMCG is advantageous.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Target-driven and results-oriented.
• Drivers license

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Confident and outgoing.
• Highly motivated and customer focused.
• Comfortable building relationships quickly.

CONTRACT & REMUNERATION

• Salary: R15,000 per month
• Contract: 6-month fixed-term
• Market: General Trade / Spaza Shops / Independent Retailers

IMPORTANT

This role involves active business penetration and new customer acquisition. Candidates should be proactive and adaptable to succeed.