Business Development Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban seeks a Sales Manager to achieve profit budgets, pursue sales opportunities, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has solid FMCG export experience. Strong negotiation skills and willingness to travel internationally are essential. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Solid FMCG export and business development experience.
• Strong numerical and financial acumen with knowledge of INCO terms.
• Experience in international networking and trade shows.
• Valid passport and driver's license; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Achieve profit budgets and meet or exceed annual sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets.
• Negotiate and close trade deals using professional sales techniques.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Manage trade risks, logistics, and financial controls.
• Anticipate market demands to optimize sales timing.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Cold Calling

Account Management

Territory Management

Salesforce

Affiliate Marketing

CRM Software

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve profit budgets and meet or exceed annual sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets.
• Negotiate and close trade deals using professional sales techniques.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high service levels.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Manage trade risks logistics and financial controls.
• Anticipate market demands to optimize sales timing and product selection.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Finance or related field.
• Solid FMCG export and business development experience; exposure to Indian Ocean Island markets advantageous.
• Strong numerical and financial acumen with knowledge of INCO terms.
• Experience in international networking and trade shows.
• Valid passport and drivers license; willingness to travel internationally.

Skills

• Strategic relationship management.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Analytical and mathematical proficiency.
• Market intelligence and risk management.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills.
• Key Skills
• Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

• Employment Type : Full-time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1