About the position
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Engineer for an International well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for someone to further our footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with their clients. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. To excel in this role, you should have a hunger to chase and close new business. This position involves 60% Business Related skills, and 40% Engineering. The preference for Engineers as Business Developers is because of their technical engineering skills and knowledge towards detail of the products.
Additional information
Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and int. time zones)
Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous)
Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport)
Having strong interpersonal and communication skills
Availability: Immediate (Advantageous)
Must be well presented at all times
Show adequate IT efficiency
Own reliable transport
Responsibilities and duties will include:
Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met
Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic)
Identify new markets and improve sales
Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events
RequirementsQualifications
BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic
BCom - Marketing or BusinessMatric with at least 6 distinctions, or an average of 85% (Non-negotiable)
Desired Skills:
- Business Development Engineer
- Graduate
- Mechanical
- Mechatronic
- Industrial
- Electrical or Electronic
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric
About The Employer:
We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation.
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation.
Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry.
Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products.
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries.
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.
