Head of Business Development : Travel Management at Petroplan

Job description

Head of Business Development : Travel Management - Africa

Location: Johannesburg

Salary: R800 000 total cost to company

Please be aware that for the position of Head of Business Development - Africa:

Applicants must be South African nationals

As Head of Business Development, you will need to have :

• had exposure to and a working understanding of the oil and gas industry and the complexities of mobilising contractors on ever changing work schedules and handling the logistical challenges to ensure critical departures and arrivals.
• a good understanding of African geographical locations and remote areas, and relevant airports, ports and a good understanding of country visa application and processes, for the contractor crews.

The role of the job will be to:

• plan, initiate, develop and implement sales on a regional basis.
• coordinate an effective and efficient day to day running of the regional Business Development department.
• develop short, medium and long-term strategies and ensure that goals are met for the region
• manage and develop effective customer retention and new business strategies

Head of Business Development Job requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 plus a tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years sales / business development experience
• At least 2 years experience in a customer relations environment within the travel, tourism, supply chain or logistics industries
• Presentation skills
• Ability and flexibility to travel locally and beyond South Africa's borders
• Flexibility to work after hours due to the operational nature of the industry

Benefits:

On offer is an annual package of R800 000 (slightly negotiable for the right person)
Commission scheme
Opportunity to join an established, reputable organisation who are recognised as specialists in the travel management sector

Desired Skills and Experience

• Grade 12 plus a tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years sales / business development experience
• At least 2 years experience in a customer relations environment within the travel, tourism,
• supply chain or logistics industries
• Presentation skills
• Ability and flexibility to travel locally and beyond South Africa's borders
• Flexibility to work after hours due to the operational nature of the industry

The role of the job will be to:

• plan, initiate, develop and implement sales on a regional basis.
• coordinate an effective and efficient day to day running of the regional Business Development
• department.
• develop short, medium and long-term strategies and ensure that goals are met for the region
• manage and develop effective customer retention and new business strategies