Business Development Consultant - Cape Town

Bidvest Protea Coin; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Protea Coin seeks a dynamic business development professional to drive new business, retain and grow existing accounts, and increase turnover. You will develop growth through direct and indirect sales channels, present quarterly plans, and ensure accurate design and costing of proposals.

The role requires travel, strong English communication, and a proven track record in security or related industries. MS Office proficiency and professional presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BBA/BCom or similar qualification preferable.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking.
• Project management.
• Negotiation & persuasion skills.
• Excellent 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.
• Experience in Technical Security field (min 3 years).
• Experience within the Security industry essential.
• PSIRA registered.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive acquisition of new business and retention of existing clients.
• Develop and achieve growth through direct and indirect sales channels.
• Present quarterly business plans and meet monthly/quarterly/annual targets.
• Ensure proposals are accurately designed and costed.
• Maintain Bidvest Protea Coin brand and corporate identity in all materials.
• Provide market research and intelligence to senior management.
• Travel locally and abroad as required.
• Account reporting and monitoring competitor activity.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Critical & strategic thinking

Project management

Negotiation & persuasion

Excellent English (written & verbal)

Excellent presentation skills

Engage with senior/executive mgmt

Team player

Articulate

Able to travel

Well presented

MS Office proficiency

Education

BBA / BCom or similar

Tools

MS Office

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 sales channels;


• 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;


• Present a quarterly business plan;


• 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


• Negotiation & Persuasion skills


• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)


• Excellent presentation skills


• Ability to engage with senior and executive management


• Exceptional business etiquette and acumen


• High level of proficiency in MS Office


• BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable


• Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills


• Critical and Strategic thinking


• Project Management


• Negotiation & Persuasion skills


• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)


• Excellent presentation skills


• Ability to engage with senior and executive management


• Exceptional business etiquette and acumen


• 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