Business Development Manager (FMCG Wholesale)

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager with experience in FMCG to drive objectives and strategy in Cape Town. Candidates must have a strong background in the FMCG industry, demonstrated leadership capability, and be willing to travel extensively. This role involves brand management, profit maximization, and building stakeholder relationships. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG sector preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities for business decisions.
• Ability to manage brand and relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business development goals.
• Grow brand presence in the market.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to peers.

Skills

FMCG industry experience

Computer Literacy

Valid driver's license

Extensive travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Business Development Manager (FMCG Wholesale)

Reference 306734998

Sector Sales / Wholesale / FMCG

Location Cape Town

Job Type full_time

Experience 5 to 10 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Description

Our client, a leader in the FMCG Wholesale sector and based in Cape Town; is looking to employ an experienced and dynamic FMCG Business Development Manager.

1. Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• FMCG industry experience.
• Computer Literate.
• A valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Extensive travel is required.

2. Key outputs:

• To achieve the business development objectives for the division and company
• Grow the brand
• Ensure effective business analysis and decision making
• Grow market presence
• Achieve customer retention and loyalty
• Operations
  • Profit Management
  • Sales Management
  • Private Label Management
• Management
  • Organisational effectiveness
  • Brand Management
  • Administration Management
• Relationship
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication

3. Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Set divisional business development objectives in collaboration with the Executive General Manager, divisional staff, and member base.

• Align strategy with national plans and ensure effective implementation.

People

• Provide leadership and direction to peers within the division.

• Mentor and guide the member base.

Self

• Demonstrate and live the organisation’s shared values.

• Show commitment to the mission and vision.

Profit Management

• Maximise profit margins across member and supplier base.

Sales Management

• Drive sales targets/budgets for each member and supplier for both new and organic business.

• Expand member and supplier base with sustainable partners.

• Increase brand awareness and strength in stores.

• Support members with effective category and stock management.

Relationship Management

• Honour all commitments made to customers.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Conduct regular member visits to foster trust, reliability, and continuous relationship building.

Brand Management

• Build brand presence across all trademarks.

• Grow co-branded presence within member communities.

Operations

• Oversee profit management, sales management, and private label management.

• Ensure organisational, brand, and administrative effectiveness.

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