Business Development Manager

My client, a leading SA manufacturer and supplier to the Mining & Industrial sector, is looking for a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for growing the brand in SA and other African countries.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be free to travel, & prepared to be away from home 4 nights a week
• Previous sales experience to the mining industry
• Existing relationships with buyers in the industry
• Self motivated, hands-on & energetic
• A tertiary qualification is an advantage
• Must have a proven track record
• As a Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for growing, maintaining and monitoring the business brand within an allocated sales area.
• Customers will mainly be mines and dealers to the mines, but will also include numerous local industrial customers.
• The incumbent will grow the brand and products through relationships with buyers, engineers and contract managers
• The individual should be enthusiastic, service-orientated and willing to provide solutions to the customer's needs
• The work is of such a nature that the wearing of safety equipment is common place

Responsibilities will also include:

• measuring, analysing and inspecting equipment used on site
• Co-ordinating quotations between central quotations team and customers
• Ensuring accuracy and correct execution on delivery of products
• Compiling sales reports to presentation to management
• Identifying new opportunities in the market