Business Developer Africa Exports - Durban Based

GUD Filters; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GUD Filters in Durban seeks a Business Developer Africa Exports to drive growth across Africa, travel extensively, and build new markets for filtration, braking and lubricants. This role focuses on expanding distributor networks, engaging customers, and delivering strong sales gains in export markets.

The ideal candidate will have a background in automotive aftermarket sales, with a marketing/business qualification and proven ability to operate across diverse African markets while managing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and business development within the automotive aftermarket.
• Qualification in marketing or business with strong commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable sales growth across multiple African territories.
• Identify and develop new distributors, customers and market opportunities.
• Expand product penetration across leading automotive brands.
• Manage key distributor and customer relationships.
• Conduct market visits, business reviews and product training.
• Analyse market trends, pricing, profitability and competitor activity.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Analytical capability

Commercial acumen

Education

Marketing Diploma

Business qualification or similar

Job description

Business Developer Africa Exports - Durban Based

Listing reference: gud_000377

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 29 June 2026

Position summary

Job category: Sales and Purchasing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Are you passionate about sales, business development, travel, and building markets across Africa?Join one of South Africa’s leading automotive aftermarket companies and become part of a business that proudly manufactures and distributes trusted brands across filtration, braking, and lubricants throughout Africa and beyond.We are looking for a highly driven, commercially sharp, and adventurous Regional Business Developer who thrives on building relationships, opening new markets, and delivering exceptional sales growth across the African continent.This is not a desk-bound role. Extensive regional and international travel is a key part of the position, offering the opportunity to engage directly with distributors, customers, and emerging markets across Africa.

• Drive sustainable sales growth across multiple African territories
• Identify and develop new distributors, customers, and market opportunities
• Expand product penetration across leading automotive brands
• Manage key distributor and customer relationships
• Conduct market visits, business reviews, and product training
• Analyse market trends, pricing, profitability, and competitor activity
• Deliver strategic growth initiatives and market expansion plans
• Represent a proudly South African automotive leader across Africa
• Proven experience in sales and business development within the automotive aftermarket industry
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical capability
• Experience working with distributors and export markets
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage extensive travel schedules
• Knowledge of African markets and cross-border trade would be advantageous
• Marketing Diploma, Business Qualification or similar
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Valid Passport
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively locally and internationally

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of a respected market leader in automotive products
• Work with well-established and trusted brands
• Exposure to diverse African markets and business environments
• Opportunity to make a direct commercial impact
• Dynamic, fast-paced, growth-focused environment

If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused, and excited by the opportunity to grow markets across Africa, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants who have not heard from us within 20 days of their application may assume that their application has been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

*Position will be filled in line with the company’s transformation objectives.*