Western Cape Business Development Lead - Water Solutions

Solevo Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLEVO is seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist for the Western Cape region to identify and secure new business opportunities, promote products, and build strong client relationships. You will manage on-site client engagements, negotiate profitable deals, and support growth across agricultural and industrial segments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, a tenacious mindset, and willingness to travel extensively within the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business and experience in the Water Treatment Industry.
• Tenacious and enthusiastic attitude.
• Thorough, accurate and detail focused.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Self-disciplined.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CRM software.
• Ability to travel extensively within the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and identifying areas for potential sales.
• Contacting potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Develop new sales areas and improving sales through various methods.
• Ensure budget requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals.
• Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with key personnel within existing and new client accounts.
• Negotiate and close agreements with new customers at required level of profitability.
• Maintain existing client base.
• Attend to client’s on-site requirements.

Skills

Presentation & communication

Relationship building

Self-discipline

Travel willingness

Strategic sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SOLEVO is seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist for the Western Cape region to identify and secure new business opportunities, promote products, and build strong client relationships. You will manage on-site client engagements, negotiate profitable deals, and support growth across agricultural and industrial segments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, a tenacious mindset, and willingness to travel extensively within the Western Cape.