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Business Development Manager

Emerson

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Business Development professional in Johannesburg to spearhead growth and innovation in the industry. This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales and business development. You will drive the identification of new opportunities, maintain strong customer relationships, and support sales teams in understanding technical solutions. The company promotes a culture of empowerment and offers flexible benefits with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of business development and/or industrial sales experience.
Must be willing to travel extensively (50% or more).

Responsibilities

Drive identification and creation of new business opportunities.
Maintain deep understanding of products to showcase value.
Lead specific project opportunities from initial contact to PO.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Cold Calling

Account Management

Territory Management

Salesforce

CRM Software

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job Summary

If you are a Business Development professional looking for an opportunity to grow Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Africa! In this role you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and growth by identifying and seizing new business opportunities. With deep expertise in our modern Digitalization & IIoT products and solutions portfolio you will play a key role in addressing customer needs and positioning our offerings as the solution to their challenges.

Collaborating closely with Country Sales and Local Business Partners you will engage with key customer decision-makers and technical experts building positive relationships and demonstrating the undeniable value of our products & Solutions. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and driving success this is the role for you!

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be :

Driving the identification and creation of new business opportunities for our Wireless and Corrosion / Erosion product solutions collaborating closely with Country Sales managers to expand our customer base.
Identifying encouraging relationships with customer partners and key personas guiding them through technical discussions and product presentations to support the selling process.
Maintaining a deep understanding of our products and solutions conducting demonstrations and test installations to showcase their value in addressing customer challenges.
Leading specific project opportunities from initial contact through to PO collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project goals.
Stay informed on industry trends competitor activities and market conditions to provide insights that keep our offerings competitive and aligned with customer needs.
Supporting and mentoring sales teams by providing product training facilitating the implementation of business unit strategies and ensuring sales channels are equipped with the knowledge needed to succeed.
Contributing to strategic planning efforts by identifying regional market opportunities providing feedback on product competitiveness and participating in product line planning and development.
Tracking and reporting on important data and supervising customer happiness to support ongoing improvement efforts.
Collaborate with cross-business units to support and orchestrate the growth of Plant web Insight analytics software.

Who You Are

Action Oriented
Customer focus
Strong business acumen customer orientation and experience in demand creation
Strong teamwork interpersonal and communication skills

For This Role You Will Need :

Degree in Engineering Science Technical Field
Minimum 5 years of business development and / or industrial sales experience
Must be willing to travel extensively (50% or more).

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart :

Prior Business Development Experience in Wireless Solutions 5G technology IIoT etc
MBA

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end‑to‑end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face‑to‑face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on‑the‑job training.

Adhere to Health Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills