Business Development Manager

IBC Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized paint retailer is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to enhance market share and performance across multiple stores. This role emphasizes operational excellence, requiring a seasoned professional with extensive retail experience and a knack for building strong relationships. The successful candidate will spend significant time in the field, collaborating with store managers to develop tailored business strategies and marketing plans. If you are passionate about driving growth and improving store performance in a vibrant retail environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years retail experience with 3 years in management.
• Experience in improving struggling stores is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with managers and store owners.
• Compile business plans with budgets and growth strategies.
• Identify opportunities for store improvement and implement plans.

Skills

Retail Management

Business Development

Market Analysis

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Marketing Tools

Business Planning Software

Job description

A medium sized paint retailer with stores in Gauteng and North West Provinces is seeking a Business Development Manager with an operational focus to assist in growing market share and improving overall performance in three / four corporate stores.

POSITION INFO : Requirements :

• Minimum of 10 years retail experience with 3 years managerial experience
• Experience in assisting struggling stores / franchises is a strong recommendation
• Due the nature of the role the vast majority of time will be spent in the field
• Must be prepared to travel in the greater Gauteng / North West Provinces and should be based in the north of Johannesburg to limit travel time

Responsibilities :

• Building professional relationships with current managers or future store owners
• Understanding the markets, customers and competitive environment of the stores allocated to the successful candidate
• Compiling business plans in conjunction with store managers / owners, including budgets, strategies to grow profitable market share through the implementation of the appropriate targeted marketing and advertising methods and tools
• Operational planning pertaining to store staff and in-store standards etc.
• Utilising in-house resources (e.g. technical for product development) and outsourced marketing partners
• Identifying opportunities and plans for store owners to improve their businesses and facilitating the implementation of such plans