Business Development Specialist

Cochrane Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in South Africa is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive new business opportunities and manage existing client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales skills and a proven ability to work independently under pressure. This full-time role requires effective presentation and communication abilities, with a focus on generating and developing sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Two to five years' related experience.
• Ability to present and develop with sales and marketing professionals.
• Flexible and mature approach and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Self-generate new opportunities.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for rapidly developing sales territory.
• Close new business and foster existing customer relationships.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Business Development Specialist

We currently have a vacancy for a Business Development Specialist.

Purpose of Role

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player.

You need to be able to show you can sell and sell well.

Key Responsibilities

• Self-generate new opportunities.
• Calling on sales and marketing executives.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for quickly developing sales territory.
• Create, maintain, and provide accurate and timely sales forecasts and funnel information.
• Articulate the value proposition of the product and service to convert prospects.
• Close new business and foster existing customer relationships.
• Cold calling / prospecting.
• Documented ability to penetrate new accounts.

Qualifications

• Two to five years' related experience.
• Presence / presentation skills.
• Ability to present and develop with sales and marketing professionals.
• Communication skills: the ability to articulate and communicate compelling business logic.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexible and mature approach and ability to work unsupervised.

Package & Remuneration

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.