【South Africa】Business Development Manager

EcoFlow; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Business Development professional. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing existing sales channels, and developing strategies to enhance market share in the energy sector. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in sales and business development, with strong skills in communication and interpersonal relations. Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to travel are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales and business development, particularly in new energy and power equipment.
• Proven experience in retail sales and distribution channels.
• Business travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and develop sales channels.
• Organize and conduct offline sales events and attend exhibitions.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships.
• Plan and implement sales and marketing activities to increase market share.
• Follow up with clients to gather feedback for internal strategy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree or above

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Identify new business opportunities for sales of products and implement business development initiatives to expand sales channel, by analyzing industrial development, identifying prospects, and evaluating their position in the industry to define sales options for EcoFlow.
2. With field experience in new energy(solar/battery), power equipment tools, Auto Parts, etc.
3. Responsible for the organization and conduction of offline sales events, attending exhibitions, business forum, events at our customers' brick-and-mortar.
4. Build and maintain solid and long‑lasting client relationships by maintaining existing sales channels and developing new sales channels.
5. Plan and deliver sales and marketing activities in order to capture business opportunities; develop and implement strategies to increase the scale of EcoFlow’s market share and complete the sales target.
6. Proactively follow up with clients to learn their thoughts and provide feedback to internal team to make sales strategy.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree holder or above.
2. With 5 years’ or above relevant experience in sales and business development, new energy(solar/battery), power equipment tools, auto‑parts field experience etc.
3. Proven experience in dealing with customers in retail sales, distribution channels preferred.
4. Self‑motivated, team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
5. Good proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
6. Business travel is required.