Business Development Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across mining, petrochemical, power generation, minerals processing, and critical infrastructure sectors. The role focuses on identifying opportunities early in the project lifecycle, influencing specifications, and building strategic relationships with consulting engineers and EPCMs to convert opportunities into awarded projects.

You will develop a strong pipeline, manage key accounts, and drive revenue growth across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' technical sales or business development experience in industrial sectors.
• Experience selling into mining, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of fire detection, gas detection, and suppression solutions.
• Experience working with consulting engineers, EPCMs, contractors, and end users.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning projects.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing CRM systems, pipelines, and sales forecasts.
• Valid driver's licence and passport with willingness to travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline across SA and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage key accounts and drive revenue growth.
• Drive growth across mining, petrochemical, power, minerals, and infrastructure sectors.
• Identify opportunities early in project lifecycles and influence specifications.

Skills

Technical sales

Pipeline management

Account management

Negotiation

CRM proficiency

Travel willingness

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Marketing/Business

Job description

A leading provider of fire detection, gas detection, and suppression solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the mining, petrochemical, power generation, minerals processing, and critical infrastructure sectors. This role is focused on identifying opportunities early in the project lifecycle, influencing specifications, building strategic relationships with consulting engineers and EPCMs, and converting opportunities into awarded projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a strong pipeline, managing key accounts, and driving revenue growth across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Relevant fire protection, safety, or industrial industry qualifications advantageous.

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years' technical sales or business development experience within industrial, engineering, fire, or safety sectors.
• Experience selling into mining, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of fire detection, gas detection, and suppression solutions.
• Experience working with consulting engineers, EPCMs, contractors, and end users.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning projects.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing CRM systems, pipelines, and sales forecasts.
• Valid driver's licence and passport with willingness to travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.