Business Development Manager - Africa

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is representing a leading provider of fuel dispensing and forecourt solutions seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to grow its footprint across Africa. The role centers on technical sales and business development within the petroleum sector.

The ideal candidate will identify opportunities across Africa, build relationships with oil companies, fuel retailers and contractors, and promote fit-for-purpose forecourt technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales and business development.
• Strong understanding of the fuel, petroleum or forecourt industry.
• Experience developing business across Africa.
• Strong commercial and relationship-building skills.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to work independently and manage a large territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Africa.
• Build relationships with oil companies, fuel retailers, distributors, contractors and other industry stakeholders.
• Grow existing accounts and develop new markets.
• Promote technical fuel and forecourt solutions.
• Prepare quotations, tenders and commercial proposals.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Work closely with technical and project teams to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for expansion.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Territory management

Job description

A leading provider of fuel dispensing and forecourt solutions is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer to grow its footprint across Africa.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Proven experience in technical sales and business development
• Strong understanding of the fuel, petroleum or forecourt industry
• Experience developing business across Africa highly advantageous
• Strong commercial and relationship-building skills
• Valid passport and willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently and manage a large territory

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Africa
• Build relationships with oil companies, fuel retailers, distributors, contractors and other industry stakeholders
• Grow existing accounts and develop new markets
• Promote technical fuel and forecourt solutions
• Prepare quotations, tenders and commercial proposals
• Conduct customer visits, presentations and product demonstrations
• Work closely with technical and project teams to develop fit-for-purpose solutions
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for expansion

For more information, contact:
Zani Deysel-Koekemoer
Career Engineer