Business Development Manager

TALHADO FISHING ENTERPRISES; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood company in South Africa is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of its squid division. You will develop sales strategies, identify new export markets, and build relationships with buyers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in business development within the seafood trade and possess strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives are offered, and applications are encouraged before the closing date of 30 September 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, export sales, or the seafood trade.
• Strong knowledge of the squid industry and fishing operations.
• Experience with export compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase squid sales.
• Identify and secure new export markets.
• Research market trends and competitor activities.
• Track KPIs to evaluate sales performance.
• Build relationships with buyers and distributors.

Skills

Business development

Export sales

Strong negotiation skills

Relationship building

Market analysis

Education

Relevant qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

**Talhado Fishing Enterprises**, South Africa’s leading producer and exporter of squid, is looking for a results-driven **Business Development Manager** to drive the growth of our squid division. This is a unique opportunity to work with a reputable name in the fishing industry and expand our presence in global seafood markets.

### Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement strategies to increase squid sales both locally and internationally.

- Identify and secure new export markets.

- Research and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

- Set sales forecasts and revenue objectives that align with company goals.

- Source and qualify leads, and assess potential partnerships and expansion opportunities.

- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate sales performance.

- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management regarding the sales pipeline and growth.

- Facilitate internal knowledge-sharing and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, importers, and distributors.

- Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements.

- Collaborate with catch operations and processing teams to meet demand and client requirements.

- Ensure compliance with all export, food safety, and fishing regulations.

- Monitor market trends, pricing strategies, and global demand for squid.

### What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of experiencein business development, export sales, or the seafood trade.

- Strong knowledge of the squid industry and fishing operations.

- Experience with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), and international export compliance.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

- Willingness to travel and represent Talhado Fishing Enterprises at trade events and client meetings.

- Ability to lead initiatives, work independently, and collaborate effectively across departments.

- Visionary mindset with the ability to translate goals into executable action plans.

- Relevant qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

### Why Join Us?

- Be part of a proudly South African company with a global reach.

- Help shape the future of one of the country’s most valuable seafood commodities.

- Collaborate with passionate teams across catching, processing, and export operations.

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

### To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter to [e-mail].

**Closing Date:** 30 September 2025

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply now! Talhado Fishing Enterprises is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Strategy.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your applicationunsuccessful.