Business Development Specialist - Western Cape.

SOLEVO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

SOLEVO is looking for an experienced Business Development Specialist in Cape Town to develop new client relationships and enhance sales in the Water Treatment Industry. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong presentation skills, and extensive travel within the Western Cape. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business and experience in the Water Treatment Industry.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within the Western Cape.
• Thorough, accurate and detail focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and identify areas for potential sales.
• Contact potential clients to establish a business relationship.
• Negotiate and close agreements with new customers.
• Maintain existing client base.

Skills

Strong relationship builder

Strong presentation and communication skills

Knowledge of CRM software

Tenacious and enthusiastic attitude

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist in the Western Cape region.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and identifying areas for potential sales.
• Contact potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Develop new sales areas and improving sales through various methods.
• Ensure budget requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals.
• Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with key personnel within existing and new client accounts.
• Negotiate and close agreements with new customers at required level of profitability.
• Maintain existing client base.
• Attend to client’s on‑site requirements.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business and experience in the Water Treatment Industry.
• Tenacious and enthusiastic attitude.
• Thorough, accurate and detail focused.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Self‑disciplined.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CRM software.
• Ability to travel extensively within the Western Cape.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Able to tackle complex problems effectively and adapt to fast‑paced development environments.
• A strong leader and have the ability to mentor junior consultants.
• Proven track record of working effectively in remote team settings, demonstrating flexibility, and contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.
• Analytical and a Problem‑Solving person: Exceptional ability to analyse complex requirements, identify potential bottlenecks, and devise effective solutions. Strong debugging skills to efficiently resolve issues in the development process.

Benefits

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.