Business Development Manager

Finovate People (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A power solutions company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for their Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10+ years in business development, especially within the renewable energy sectors. Responsibilities include generating new business opportunities, ensuring compliance, and building relationships with clients. The successful applicant will also possess a relevant degree and have a proven track record in the industry, as well as the ability to manage existing clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years in a Business Development Manager position.
• Successful track record in business development.
• Knowledge of the power/solar industry, generators, and micro-grid sectors.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure legal and contractual compliance.
• Build relationships and promote the company's brand.

Skills

Lead generation

Client relationship management

Business development

Contractual compliance

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor of commerce or engineering degree

Job description

Business Development Manager
Our client, a power solutions company with offices in Somerset West and Johannesburg, is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team in their Johannesburg Office. The ideal candidate is someone who is confident, willing to take on new tasks, and able to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure legal and contractual compliance.
• Map out and meet financial viability and operational deliveries.
• Build relationships, promote the company's brand, and address client requirements when developing new business opportunities.
• Ensure new business ventures align with and complement the growth strategy.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor of commerce or engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Successful track record in business development.
• Knowledge of the power/solar industry, generators, and micro‑grid sectors.
• Ability to generate own leads and convert them into new clients.
• Ability to manage new clients who have already signed.

Salary

Market related and depending on experience.

Area

Johannesburg (Rosebank and West Rand).

Years of Experience

5 to 10+ years in a Business Development Manager position, ideally in the renewable energy engineering sectors.

If you meet the necessary requirements and believe this is an opportunity you will thrive in, please apply online.