Business Development Manager

Key Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer and distributor in the horticultural and geological sectors is seeking a dynamic business development professional. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and developing effective business strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a passion for driving growth, and the ability to conduct thorough market research. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• A drive to seek new business opportunities is crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Conduct thorough research to inform business strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Research

Organizational Skills

Networking

Education

BCom Degree

Job description

Our client is a Horticultural and Geological Manufacturer/Distributor operating in Somerset West. They are looking for a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for driving business growth

Role

• Identifying and Developing New Opportunities:
  
  
  
  • To actively seek out new markets, potential customers, and products that could drive revenue growth.
  
  
  
  
• Building Relationships:
  
  
  
  • To build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
  
  
  
  
• Developing and Implementing Strategies:
  
  
  
  • To contribute to the development and execution of business development plans and strategies, including marketing plans.
  
  
  
  
• Research and Analysis:
  
  
  
  • To conduct thorough research to understand market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, using this information to inform their strategies.
  
  
  
  
• Negotiation and Sales:
  
  
  
  • To negotiate deals, presenting proposals to customers, and closing sales.
  
  
  
  
• To work closely with various teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment and effective execution of business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak Afrikaans and English
• Must be able and willing to travel within South Africa when needed.
• A BCom degree will be advantageous.
• A drive to seek new business
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and good decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Business intelligence and networking
• R25000 per month + incentives based on experience