VP, Strategic Growth & US Market Expansion

Triz Engineering Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Triz Engineering Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead strategic growth across the United States and select international markets. Initially based in Durbanville, South Africa, you will oversee US commercial development, strategy, pipeline, and client engagement, with a planned transition to the United States after about one year.

You will build a high-performing BD function, manage revenue growth, and collaborate with engineering, operations and finance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in business development, commercial leadership, or strategic sales within engineering, technology, mobility, transportation, or related industries.
• Proven success in selling complex engineering services or technical solutions.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, technology companies, or strategic partners.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive commercial growth.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology partners.
• Lead account development, customer engagement, proposal strategy, and commercial negotiations.
• Drive pipeline management, revenue forecasting, and strategic account expansion.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and executive leadership to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Represent Triz Engineering at customer meetings, industry events, and strategic engagements.
• Build and lead a high-performing business development function as the U.S. operation expands.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

CRM

Pipeline management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Triz Engineering Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead strategic growth across the United States and select international markets. Initially based in Durbanville, South Africa, you will oversee US commercial development, strategy, pipeline, and client engagement, with a planned transition to the United States after about one year.

You will build a high-performing BD function, manage revenue growth, and collaborate with engineering, operations and finance to