Business Deveopment Consultant

Bidvest Protea Coin; North Sand Bluff; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Business Development Consultant. The role involves generating new business, achieving targets, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, a proven track record in business development, and strong communication skills. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel within KZN are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Development.
• Strong leadership and initiative skills.
• Ability to do accurate cost proposals.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and retain existing business.
• Achieve realistic targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis.
• Maintain brand image through high-quality documentation.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Negotiation

Customer Satisfaction

Time Management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

An Internal Vacancy exists for Business Development Consultant in the Guarding Division - Durban North

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Generating new business, retaining and developing existing business;
• Achievement of realistic targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis;
• Generating new business by effectively cold calling, obtaining referrals and targeting all competitor client bases;
• Up-selling / cross selling to both the existing and new prospective client bases;
• Raising the level of service to existing clients to build and maintain a good working relationship and ensure that excellent operational service levels are being maintained by conducting PR calls;
• Ensuring that the Bidvest Protea Coin name, brand and image are maintained by ensuring that all administrational documentation, proposals, presentations etc. meet the required standards set out by the company;
• Upholding the company’s Sales Policies and Procedures;
• Actively reporting on Competitor activity / information within your area;
• Look for new and innovative ways to market the Company, Services provided, and Products used i.e. editorials, mail shots, cold calling aids, advertising etc.;
• Networking with other Sales Executives within the Bidvest Group;
• Maintenance of database;

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• Proven track record in Business Development;
• Excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Power Point (Microsoft Office);
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the selling of Guarding solutions;
• Excellent communication and customer satisfaction skills;
• Good telephone etiquette;
• Strong leadership, time management, initiative skills and administration skills;
• Ability to do accurate cost proposals;
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
• Must be target driven and well presented;
• Own Vehicle & Driver’s License;
• Clean disciplinary, credit and criminal record;
• Technical knowledge will be advantageous;
• Must be able to travel within KZN;
• PSIRA Grade B will be an advantage.