Strategic BD Manager — Industrial Equipment (Hybrid, PE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to identify and secure growth opportunities in the industrial equipment sector. The role involves market analysis, lead generation, and developing proposals for large-scale projects with regular client-site visits.

You will travel regionally and nationally, build strategic alliances, and collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in business development, strategic sales, or similar in industrial equipment/manufacturing.
• Proven track record identifying and developing new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and equipment for manufacturing/mining/construction.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze market data and develop strategic growth plans.
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiation.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel regionally and nationally.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Comfortable with a hybrid model of remote work and client-site visits in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscapes within the industrial equipment sector.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential clients, key stakeholders, and industry influencers.
• Lead generation for high-value industrial equipment sales.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close contracts for new business ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to align market strategies and product offerings.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
• Analyze market data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Lead generation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Proposal development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to identify and secure growth opportunities in the industrial equipment sector. The role involves market analysis, lead generation, and developing proposals for large-scale projects with regular client-site visits.

You will travel regionally and nationally, build strategic alliances, and collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive revenue growth.