FMCG Business Development Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts on FMCG products

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Soweto region and beyond within the FMCG sector. You will identify new opportunities, forge partnerships, and lead initiatives that expand revenue streams and market presence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 7+ years in business development or corporate strategy, and strong financial/negotiation skills to influence decisions at all levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in business development, partnerships, or corporate strategy within FMCG.
• Proven track record of launching new ventures or partnerships.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market segments and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute business development plans including market entry and expansion strategies.
• Build relationships with partners, clients and stakeholders to enable new ventures.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess viability of proposals.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to implement initiatives.
• Negotiate and structure contracts for partnerships and ventures.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Financial modeling

Analytical ability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new growth opportunities within the Soweto region and beyond. You will be responsible for exploring new markets, forging strategic partnerships, and developing innovative business initiatives that expand our client's reach and revenue streams. This role is ideal for an experienced professional passionate about driving growth in the dynamic FMCG landscape of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market segments, and strategic partnerships aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development plans, including market entry strategies and expansion initiatives.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with potential partners, clients, and stakeholders to facilitate new business ventures.
• Conduct thorough market research and feasibility studies to assess the viability of new business proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product development) to ensure successful implementation of new business initiatives.
• Negotiate and structure agreements and contracts for new partnerships and business ventures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate strategy, ideally within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, developing, and launching new business ventures or strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in business strategy.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of FMCG products.
• A dynamic and collaborative work culture that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.