Business Development Manager (JB5504)

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 960,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives in the industrial gases and chemicals sector. You will identify and develop business opportunities through in-depth analysis, manage complex B2B sales, and collaborate with technical teams. Ideal candidates will possess significant management experience and financial expertise. This senior-level position offers competitive compensation and additional benefits.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Group Life and Funeral Cover

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years’ management experience within gases, chemicals, or a related B2B industrial environment.
• Track record of delivering strategic growth through market intelligence.
• Strong financial acumen to build and defend robust business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management at executive and Board level.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a 3-year business development strategy aligned with growth goals.
• Conduct in-depth product and market analysis to validate new opportunities.
• Lead feasibility studies and development of business cases.
• Drive the commercialization of approved projects.

Skills

Management experience

Market intelligence

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, or Business

Job description

Business Development Manager (JB5504)
Sector: Industrial Gases and Chemicals
Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Salary: R960 - 1 400 000 per annum
Annual Incentive: On Target Performance
Benefits: Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group Life and Funeral Cover

A well-established, innovation-focused player in the industrial gases and chemicals sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives aligned with its long-term strategic vision. This is a senior-level opportunity suited for a commercially astute leader who thrives on product- and industry-level analysis, market strategy, and integrated execution.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities through detailed industry and product-level analysis, crafting commercially sound business cases, and leading the execution of approved growth initiatives from inception through to full integration. You’ll manage complex, long-cycle B2B sales that often include both product and capital investment components, while collaborating closely with technical and finance teams. Autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a flat, agile organisation are essential to succeed in this role.

If you are looking for a practical, hands-on and collaborative environment that values initiative, accountability and independence, then this could be the ideal role for you.

Minimum Requirements:

6–8+ years’ management experience within gases, chemicals, or a related B2B industrial environment.
Track record of delivering strategic growth through market intelligence, commercial negotiations, and capital project execution.
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to build and defend robust business cases.
Excellent stakeholder management — able to influence at executive and Board level.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, or Business; an MBA or postgraduate commercial qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

Design and execute a 3-year business development strategy aligned with executive growth goals.
Conduct in-depth product and market analysis to identify and validate new opportunities across the gas landscape.
Lead feasibility studies, financial modelling, and development of Board-ready business cases.
Drive the commercialisation of approved projects, from capital investment to customer integration and operational handover.
Identify acquisition targets, manage relationships, conduct due diligence, and ensure smooth post-acquisition integration.
Support other business units in cross-functional growth initiatives, including CO₂, ammonia, and speciality gases.

This is a rare opportunity to move beyond traditional sales-based business development. Here, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, market design, and execution, reporting directly to the executive team and playing a defining role in the company’s evolution.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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