Business Development Manager - Namibia

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for revenue generation across the allocated region
• Keep a tab on arithmetic calculations, pricing structures, gross margin and profitability
• Conduct customer seminars as per the requirement of the region
• Update management on business process, operating plans, financial model, and profitability
• Develop and adjust sales and marketing strategies to qualify for market trend, competitors and customers
• Develop and implement management plan for both short term and long-term sales goals
• Build up sales knowledge to remain up-to-date
• Supervise direct reporting staff according to overall Company policy
• Allocate use of available resources
• Coordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
• Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
• Responsible for the achievement of allocated monetary targets
• Direct and support the support team during any specific operational projects, such as strike action, to ensure optimum advantage of the opportunity
• Continually apply and monitor that correct policies and procedures are being applied

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

• Namibian citizenship
• Completed secondary education and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced knowledge of Namibian labour legislation
• At least 5 years’ sales experience with a proven sales track record, preferably within the Temporary Employment Services industry
• At least 3 years recruitment experience
• At least 2 years’ management experience
• Public speaking ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

CHARACTER TRAITS

• Honest, sincere, and trustworthy
• Financially motivated
• Able to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Outcome driven with attention to detail
• Ambitious
• Positive and approachable attitude and demeanour
• Self-disciplined, flexible, and pro-active
• Willingness to grow and take on additional responsibilities
• Committed and loyal to the Company, Colleagues, and Clients