Business Development Manager – Johannesburg

Affirmative Portfolios; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead their sales team in Johannesburg. This role involves managing regional sales targets, maintaining customer relations, and expanding business development into neighboring countries. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales management experience, a strong client database, and knowledge of the foundry sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and innovation in a competitive market.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

Company Car

Fuel Allowance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of sales and management experience is essential.
• Experience in the foundry industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional sales team and ensure targets are met.
• Promote business products and generate new leads.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Tertiary Qualifications

Job description

Business Development Manager – Johannesburg

Technical ~ Sales / Marketing / Communications

JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Remuneration: R500 000 – R600 000 per annum neg. based on experience

Benefits: Provident Fund + Medical Aid + Company Car and Fuel

Leading South African Metal Foundry seeks an experienced and motivated Sales and Business Development professional with a proven track record of successful trade and negotiation. The candidate must also have an established database of active clients for reference. Extensive knowledge of trade and industry for the sector is highly advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage regional sales team
2. Ensure sales targets are reached
3. Ensure revenue growth for regional office
4. Maintain quality service and customer relations at all times
5. Serve as technical liaison between the foundry and clients
6. Assist in quoting on new jobs for potential clients
7. Promote business products and services to potential clients
8. Generate new business leads in the region and surrounding provinces
9. Expand new business development into neighboring African countries

Experience & Qualifications:

• Valid Matric certificate
• Tertiary qualifications (advantageous)
• Sales and management experience (non-negotiable), minimum 5-10 years
• Foundry experience (advantageous)
• Foundry-related trade knowledge (advantageous)
• Ability to read technical drawings (advantageous)
• Active database of clients (not necessarily industry-specific)

Travel and cross-border experience is necessary.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, Affirmative Portfolios invites you to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.