About the position
Our client is seeking a driven, result-oriented Business Development Manager to expand their global footprint and accelerate long-term growth.
If you have a passion for client engagement, developing innovative solutions, and closing new business opportunities, this is your chance to play a key role at the forefront of a high-impact industry.
Minimum requirements:
- Matric with a minimum average of 85% (non-negotiable). A copy of the matric certificate is required.
- BEng or BSc degree (excluding BTech) in Engineering – specifically in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering – or a BCom degree. Please note: Chemical and Civil Engineering qualifications are not considered.
- Recent graduates are preferred, as this is an entry-level position. The preferred age range is between 23 and 28 years.
- Experience in project or business management (advantageous).
- Be willing to travel internationally and hold a valid passport.
- Show adequate IT proficiency.
- Have own reliable transport.
- Dress code is strictly professional; must be well presented at all times.
- Available immediately (advantageous).
Personality Traits:
- Willing to exceed expectations by going the extra mile, depending on workload and international time zones.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Goal-drive.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strategic thinker.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Market Analysis:
- Research and analyse market trends to identify and anticipate potential opportunities for international growth.
- Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings, both foreign and domestic.
- High-Level Client Engagement and Relationship Building:
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their needs and challenges in order to provide the most suitable solutions.
- Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events.
- Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives.
- Solution Development:
- Collaborate with engineering teams to tailor products or services that meet client specifications across various international markets.
- Proposal Development:
- Create and present proposals that demonstrate the value of the company’s offerings.
- Develop a growth strategy focused on both company and client satisfaction, ensuring financial feasibility.
- Prepare contracts once clients have committed to a product or service, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Collaboration:
- Coordinate with marketing, compliance, and technical teams to ensure strategic and operational alignment across all projects.
- Project Management:
- Initiate, plan, implement, and monitor projects through to closure, from initial conception to final delivery following client engagement.
- Provide reliable feedback and post-project support to clients once the product or service has been delivered.
Desired Skills:
- business developer
- business development manager
- new business
- degree
- mining
