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Business Development Officer

Business Development Officer

Tower GroupCato Ridge, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Business Development Officer to join their team based in the Western Cape.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Relevant Sales / Marketing diploma / degree will be an advantage
  • Computer Literacy is essential (i.e.MS Office)
  • Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
  • Valid Driver’s Licence is essential and own transport
  • Minimum 5 years Sales & Business Development Experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good knowledge of reading / speaking the English language. Afrikaans an advantage
  • Ability to engage and communicate with all levels of stakeholders
  • Liaise and communicate effectively with Colleagues and Management
  • Compilation and delivery of technical presentations to large groups

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Expand the market share and reach of the company through developing, maintaining, and growing business relationships with current and potential customers of the company.
  • To promote and educate all of company stakeholders and the Construction industry at large on the company product ranges in a professional manner.
  • Create, manage and monitor the Project Database for all projects within South Africa that are relevant to company product ranges
  • Communicate pertinent business opportunities and project information to the relevant Marketing and Sales teams.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to secure specification of company product ranges on projects.
  • Support the Sales Department with customer training and education, securing new business, and providing technical information to assist the
  • Sales team in securing new business and maintaining current business.
  • Required to manage Western Cape, Eastern Cape & Southern Cape Regions
  • Pro-actively engaging with all stakeholders; establishing and maintaining good relationships with them with the purpose of growing revenue for company. Stakeholders include Roll Formers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Consultant Engineers, Contractors, Developers and Professional Associations
  • Maintain the Project Pipeline created to track the status of projects (i.e. Planning / Design Stage, Out to Tender, On-site). Creating a pipeline projection for all internal stakeholders.
  • Provide Technical training and education on the company range of products to all stakeholder.
  • Ensure Key Account Managers are assisted with the following :
  • Detailed product specifications
  • Timely updates and communication of the project database
  • Delivering formal technical and educational presentations to stakeholders
  • Assist Key Account Managers with technical support
  • Coordinate efforts to secure company material specification for projects
  • Provide technical insights into the commercial aspects of the company product ranges
  • Delivery of presentations at CPD Events & Workshops
  • Assist with information on construction and development projects
  • Provide formal market feedback on company products, campaigns and marketing initiatives
  • Resolving of customer complaints speed
  • Assist with additional tasks as requested by management from time to time
  • Uphold the company code of ethics
  • Knowledge of the South African Roofing Industry would be an advantage
  • Proficiency in interpreting and reading architectural and structural drawings would be an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
  • Ability to work well under pressure and travel extensively
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Good analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
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