Responsibilities:
- To drive and be integral in the acquisition of new business, ensure the retention and development of existing business, increase turnover, market share and profitability of the organization.
- Form an integral part in new business proposals and hold responsibility for the effective acquisition of new clients.
- Responsible for the development and achievement of business growth through direct and indirect sales channels.
- Drive the key objectives of the Business Development strategy.
- Identify opportunities to increase business footprint within existing client base.
- Ensuring the accurate design and costing of proposals.
- Achievement of set targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis.
- Ensure that the Company’s brand/image is maintained by ensuring that all administration, proposals, presentations and client interaction are of the highest standards and conforming to Bidvest Protea Coin corporate identity.
- Maintaining records and reports.
- Provide market research and market intelligence to senior management of the division.
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships within the Bidvest group.
- Constantly look at innovative ways to market the company and our brand.
- The successful candidate will have travel responsibilities, both locally and abroad.
- Account related reporting to the client.
- Actively reporting on Competitor activity/information.
- Identify new and innovative ways to market the Company and Services provided through its range of solutions and products.
Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills:
- BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable.
- Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills.
- Critical and Strategic thinking.
- Project Management.
- Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal).
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to engage with senior and executive management.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office.
- Team player.
- Articulate.
- Available to travel.
- Well presented.
- Experience in Technical Security field (min 3 years).
- Experience within the Security industry essential.