Business Development Manager - Gas Industries

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

Job summary

Network Finance partners with a leading provider of engineered industrial solutions to recruit a commercially savvy Business Development Manager in Gauteng. This role focuses on market expansion, uncovering untapped opportunities, and closing high-value contracts in the petrochemical and gas sectors.

It is not an account-management position but requires strategic relationship building and persistence. The successful candidate will exhibit a robust network within petrochemical and gas markets,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in business development or technical sales within the compressor industry.
• Proven success selling compressor solutions to petrochemical, oil & gas, refinery, chemical, or process industries.
• A history of winning new business and hitting aggressive targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and close high-value contracts.
• Engage with plant managers, engineers, procurement teams, and executives to present solutions.
• Travel across multiple regions to grow market presence.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Hunter mentality

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Process)

Job description

Job & Company Description:

Our client is a leading provider of engineered industrial solutions, renowned for delivering world-class products and services to some of the largest players in the petrochemical and gas industries. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are looking for a commercially savvy Business Development Manager to drive market expansion and secure high-value contracts. This is not an account management role. We're looking for someone who enjoys the thrill of identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and consistently closing new business. The successful candidate will be responsible for uncovering untapped opportunities, introducing technical solutions to key stakeholders, and becoming a trusted partner to customers across the industry. If you have a passion for technical sales, a strong network within petrochemical and gas markets, and a reputation for exceeding targets, this could be the career-defining move you've been waiting for.

Education:

• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in business development or technical sales within the compressor industry.
• Proven success selling compressor solutions into the petrochemical, oil & gas, refinery, chemical, or process industries.
• A demonstrated history of winning new business and achieving aggressive sales targets.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, compressor technologies, and industrial applications.
• Established network and relationships within the petrochemical and gas sectors would be advantageous.
• Ability to engage confidently with plant managers, engineers, procurement teams, and executive decision-makers.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and commercial skills.
• Self-managed, driven, and motivated by achieving results.
• Hunter mentality with a passion for prospecting, market development, and closing deals.
• Willingness to travel and engage clients across multiple regions.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Join a respected industry leader with a strong market presence.
• Work with premium technical solutions trusted by major industrial clients.
• Enjoy the autonomy to build your territory and drive growth.
• Be rewarded for your ability to create opportunities and deliver results.
• Collaborate with a high-performance team that values ambition, innovation, and success.