Regional Business Development Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Regional Business Development Manager to drive growth across markets. You will lead sales initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and expand our footprint in Johannesburg and beyond.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Chinese and English, possess a proven sales leadership record, and have strong networks in China to accelerate business. Experience in heavy machinery or cargo logistics is a plus; you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to close

Qualifications

• Fluent in Chinese and English is essential.
• Must have existing Chinese networks.
• Experience leading sales or marketing teams.
• Proven track record of sales growth.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Experience in Heavy Machinery or Heavy Cargo Logistics.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Educational background in business, marketing, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions
• Promote the companys products or services to prospective clients
• Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Provide continuous, constructive feedback to salespeople
• Review sales contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the companies products or services

Skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Chinese networks

Sales & marketing leadership

Negotiation

Networking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Sales growth track record

Customer service / sales

Heavy machinery sales

Project management

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

Business/Marketing/Finance degree

Job description

About the job Regional Business Development Manager

Regional Business Development Manager

FLUENT IN CHINESE and ENGLISH - ESSENTIAL

MUST HAVE CHINESE NETWORKS

• Experience in managing sales or marketing teams
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Educational background in business, marketing, or finance
• Proven record of sales growth
• Experience in customer service, marketing, or a sales-related field
• Sales experience in Heavy Machinery or Heavy Cargo Logistics
• Strong knowledge of business and sales growth techniques
• Exceptional project management skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for the company and its growth potential

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions
• Promote the companys products or services to prospective clients
• Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Provide continuous, constructive feedback to salespeople
• Review sales contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the companies products or services