Sales Development Manager

Staff Focus; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Focus in Gauteng seeks an experienced Sales/Business Development professional to drive growth in target markets. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, and convert leads into long-term partnerships.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Travel to client sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience within manufacturing industry.
• Proven sales experience in business development, account management, or external sales.
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Generate sales leads and convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.
• Conduct client visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Prepare and submit sales proposals, quotations, and reports.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales and business development targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Sales/Marketing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Generate sales leads and convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.
• Conduct client visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Prepare and submit sales proposals, quotations, and reports.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales and business development targets.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
• 3-5 years experience within manufacturing industry.
• Proven sales experience, preferably in a business development, account management, or external sales.
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer-focused approach.
• Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities when required.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.