Business Development Manager Midrand

Gc Solar; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy company in Gauteng is seeking a highly motivated Business Developer to support the expansion of their operations. The role involves driving sales, managing customer relationships, and participating in marketing campaigns. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and Matric / Grade 12 qualifications. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle customer interactions effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist and drive sales and introduce new clients.
• Constantly seek new business opportunities.
• Update customers on order statuses and manage collections.
• Create strategic sales plans to expand customer base.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong phone presence

Sales admin skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Introduction

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company operating in the Renewable Energy sector.

Our team consists of talented professionals who are passionate about driving business growth and creating valuable opportunities for our company.

To support our expanding operations, we are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Developer to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting and driving sales and making sure the business grows by introducing new clients / companies to our business.
• Constantly seeking new business opportunities using all sales prospecting tools available.
• Update daily orders list, back-order file, and load sales daily.
• Update customers on collection dates for orders received or placed, as well as communicating any delays.
• Administration and ad-hoc tasks.
• Manage distributions to customers, checking pricing and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Invoicing for customers.
• Check details against order form to ensure all required technical data is available.
• Processing payments, purchase orders and following up on debtors.
• Constantly improving knowledge regarding the trade and industry and the business sector.
• Closing deals from medium to very high value.
• Quoting clients according to requests and invoicing of customers.
• Attending project and tender enquiries.
• Create strategic sales plan to expand customer base.
• Find ways to increase the quality of customer service.

Marketing

• Advising on possible marketing campaigns and being part of marketing strategies and ideas on how to promote the business.
• Assisting with marketing events and presenting the company at possible shows, events, and seminars.
• Assist with company profile and company presentations.

Technical Support

• Assist and advise clients on technical aspects of the product range and making recommendations on the required products as per clients' needs.
• Advise clients and explain warranties and terms & conditions in full.
• Assisting with any customer complaints and issues.

Management & Reporting

• Daily updates on activities and the compiling of monthly sales reports.
• Constantly building and motivating the sales team.
• Constant brainstorming with the sales team and making sure possible projects are targeted.
• Assisting and advising on sales team client visits or assisting sales consultants with presentations to customers.
• Ensure that policy and procedures are followed.
• pile and comparing sales figures and evaluating accordingly.
• Train and recruit sales consultants on a regular basis.

Training & Development

• Train and recruit sales consultants on a regular basis.
• Identify knowledge gaps and ensure they are fulfilled by regular product training.
• Identify possible reasons for declines in sales and produce solutions to increase sales.

Budget Planning

• Formulating a sales budget for expos, marketing merchandise, functions, and / or any other means of brand exposure resulting in sales.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Skills (must be able to)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong phone presence and experience handling customers.
• Sales admin skills.

Attributes (be able to)

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Good ability to explain the product to the clients.
• Strong work ethic.

Qualifications / Experience and Knowledge Required

• Matric / Grade 12.
• General Admin.
• Electricity, Energy & Water Supply.