Business Development Consultant

Bidvest Protea Coin; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Protea Coin in South Africa seeks a business development professional to drive new business, retain clients, and grow turnover in the security sector. You will prepare proposals, cost solutions, and ensure brand standards across all client interactions.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and PSIRA registration with travel as needed. A BBA or BCom is preferred, and the candidate should be proficient in MS Office and presentation delivery.

Qualifications

• BBA or BCom or similar qualification preferred.
• Exceptional command of English, both written and verbal.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in the technical security field (min 3 years) and in the security industry.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license; PSIRA registration.
• Ability to engage with senior and executive management.
• Proficient in MS Office and travel readiness.

Responsibilities

• Drive and be integral in acquisition of new business and client retention.
• Develop and achieve business growth through direct and indirect activity.
• Prepare and cost proposals; ensure brand standards in all materials.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual targets and reporting.
• Develop market intelligence and maintain client relationships.
• Travel locally and abroad as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Project Management

English proficiency

Presentation skills

MS Office

Team player

Travel availability

Articulate

Vehicle ownership

Driver's license

PSIRA registration

Security industry experience

Technical security experience

Education

BBA

BCom or similar

Job description

The suitable candidate's main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To drive and be integral in the acquisition of new business, ensure the retention and development of
• existing business, increase turnover, market share and profitability of the organization;
• Form an integral part in new business proposals and hold responsibility for the effective acquisition of
• new clients;
• Responsible for the development and achievement of business growth through direct and indirect
• Drive the key objectives of the Business Development strategy;
• Identify opportunities to increase business footprint within existing client base;
• Ensuring the accurate design and costing of proposals;
• Achievement of set targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis;
• Ensure that the Company's brand/image is maintained by ensuring that all administration, proposals,
• presentations and client interaction are of the highest standards and conforming to Bidvest Protea
• Coin corporate identity;
• Maintaining records and reports;
• Provide market research and market intelligence to senior management of the division;
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships within the Bidvest group;
• Constantly look at innovative ways to market the company and our brand;
• The successful candidate will have travel responsibilities, both locally and abroad;
• Account related reporting to the client;
• Actively reporting on Competitor activity /information;
• Identify new and innovative ways to market the Company and Services provided through its range of
• solutions and products;

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

• BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable
• Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Critical and Strategic thinking
• Project Management
• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to engage with senior and executive management
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable
• Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Critical and Strategic thinking
• Project Management
• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to engage with senior and executive management
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• Team player
• Articulate
• Available to travel
• Well presented
• Experience in Technical Security field (min 3 years)
• Experience within the Security industry essential
• Own vehicle
• Valid Driver's License
• PSIRA registered

Employment consideration will be in accordance with the Employment Equity Act requirements

Should you not hear from us within 14 days after closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful