New Business Development Manager

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Roodepoort is looking for an experienced Manager: New Business Development. The role focuses on driving growth across South and Sub-Saharan Africa, managing complex projects, and establishing strategic partnerships. Candidates should possess an Honours Degree, significant experience in business development, and proven leadership skills. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in the food and beverage industry and be fluent in Business English. Competitive salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in business development or related roles.
• 6–8 years of experience working directly with senior management.
• 4–6 years of proven people management experience.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish new business relations with potential co-packers and joint venture partners.
• Investigate new channels to expand food operations into South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Lead and manage projects from planning to execution.
• Conduct technical, financial, and business due diligence on potential partners.
• Prepare post-meeting summaries and present findings to senior management.
• Evaluate internal markets to identify potential and suitable partners that align with company standards.
• Provide accurate and timely project progress reports and feedback to management.
• Manage, train, and develop staff to ensure high performance and effective communication.

Skills

Market expansion

Project management

Strategic partnerships

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Honours Degree (Food Science preferred)

Tools

Advanced computer literacy

Job description

A leading FMCG company in the food and beverage industry is looking for an experienced Manager: New Business Development with strong expertise in market expansion, project management, and strategic partnerships to join their team in Roodepoort. This role focuses on driving growth initiatives across South and Sub‑Saharan Africa by identifying new partners, managing complex projects, and building long‑term business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish new business relations with potential co‑packers and joint venture partners.
• Investigate and develop new channels to expand food operations into South and Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Lead and manage projects from master planning and CAPEX motivation to execution and transition.
• Conduct technical, financial, and business due diligence on potential partners.
• Prepare post‑meeting summaries and present findings to senior management.
• Evaluate internal markets to identify potential and suitable partners that align with company standards.
• Provide accurate and timely project progress reports and feedback to management.
• Manage, train, and develop staff to ensure high performance and effective communication.

Requirements

• Honours Degree required (qualification in Food Science highly preferred).
• 6–8 years of experience in business development or related roles.
• 6–8 years of experience working directly with senior management.
• 4–6 years of proven people management experience.
• Significant experience in the dairy, beverages, or FMCG industry (essential).
• Fluent in Business English.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel (including overnight stays), work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem‑solving, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.