Business Development Consultant (Durban South)

Executive Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Business Development Executive to generate and retain business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, possess excellent communication and customer satisfaction skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include achieving set targets, maintaining client relationships, and reporting on competitor activities. This role demands a target-driven individual with strong negotiation and presentation skills. Own vehicle and driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Development.
• Excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in selling technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business and retaining existing business.
• Achievement of realistic targets Monthly, Quarterly and Annually.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with existing clients.

Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Generating new business, retaining and developing existing business;
• Achievement of realistic targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis;
• Generating new business by effectively cold calling, obtaining referrals and targeting all competitor client bases;
• Up-selling/cross selling to both the existing and new prospective client bases;
• Raising the level of service to existing clients to build and maintain a good working relationship and ensure that excellent operational service levels are being maintained by conducting PR calls;
• Ensuring that the Bidvest Protea Coin name, brand and image are maintained by ensuring that all administrational documentation, proposals, presentations etc. meet the required standards set out by the company;
• Upholding the companys Sales Policies and Procedures;
• Actively reporting on Competitor activity/information within your area;
• Look for new and innovative ways to market the Company, Services provided, and Products used i.e. editorials, mail shots, cold calling aids, advertising etc.;
• Networking with other Sales Executives within the Bidvest Group;
• Maintenance of data base;

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• Proven track record in Business Development;
• Excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Power Point (Microsoft Office);
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the selling of technical solutions;
• Excellent communication and customer satisfaction skills;
• Good telephone etiquette;
• Strong leadership, time management, initiative skills and administration skills;
• Ability to do accurate cost proposals;
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
• Must be target driven and well presented;
• Own Vehicle & Drivers License;
• Clean disciplinary, credit and criminal record;

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