Business Development Manager

Sgs; Gauteng; On-site; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth in the Mining and Minerals sector. This role involves strategic planning, client relationship management, and collaboration with sales and operations teams to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in the service industry, with a proven track record of achieving significant business growth. Join a globally recognized firm that values integrity and excellence, and take your career to new heights while enjoying the opportunity to travel and engage with clients across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the service industry for Mining and Minerals.
• Proven track record of business growth of at least USD$20 million.

Responsibilities

• Achieve regional revenue targets and support local sales teams.
• Develop and execute key account strategic plans for revenue growth.

Skills

Business Development

Key Account Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

National Diploma / Degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

Our 97, employees operate a network of 2, offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Accountable for achieving the annual regional revenue target through working with affiliates sales and operation team. Set and review pricing based on costing and regional market intelligence. Provide strategic guidance on regional business development opportunities. Support the local sales team and/or prepare complex client quotes, service agreements, proposals, responses to RFS, RFP's or tenders within set deadlines ensuring professional submission of all information as requested by clients and with proper collaboration with technical and operations functions to ensure that project scope, schedules and budgets are accurately planned, monitored, communicated, and met.

Assist in the development of the annual Sales Plan with Management and Sales Team, including setting specific product/services sales targets, competitive activity, sales effort, and promotion programme. Coordinate the sales initiative with the relevant team members as per the strategy. Prepare regional sales pipeline and market intelligence summary for senior management team.

Global Key Account – In conjunction with Global VP, identification of major and mid-tier clients. Develop and execute specific key account strategic plan to maximize business relationships, and converting opportunity to revenue growth. Act as the customer's advocate in interactions with the SGS organization to ensure the customer obtains the best value from the SGS offerings.

Set appropriate customer expectations on SGS product and service offerings. Track BD activity and won work through the business to completion utilizing SGS systems (including CRM) and reporting. Actively participate in industry functions. Ensure face-to-face client and developmental sales interaction. Support new global sales and BD initiatives when required. Support with relevant business market research for new opportunity. Support marketing campaigns when required. Provide guidance and support to the regional client services team to ensure clients' needs are being addressed. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education: National Diploma / Degree in relevant field – and/or 10 years proven experience in the sector or within the company in the functions, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Experience: At least 10 years of experience within service industry for Mining and Minerals or within a major mining group or related industry. A proven track record of successful business growth/business development of no less than USD$20 million annual revenue in TIC industry. 5 years of experience with key account management. Work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write). Any other languages are an added advantage. Planning and organizing. Ability to problem solve. Adapting and responding to change. Combination of strategic and business development skills set. Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse team environment. Enjoy and willing to travel frequently for business. Maintain the highest standard of personal and technical integrity. Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.