Business Development Consultant (Security) at Servest SA

Job Context    

• Servest Security has an open vacancy for a  Business Development Consultant to join the Sales Team. The purpose of the role is to increase market share and strengthen the company’s financial position by achieving the organisation’s financial, marketing, and sales targets.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Sales and Marketing Diploma or related qualification
• 4 – 6 year's of sales experience in the security environment
• Knowledge of the most current technologies and products used in the industry
• Knowledge of key role players and industry trends
• A good understanding of marketing principles
• Experience with CRM software (Sales force)
• Good understanding of finances, costing and pricing models
• Ability to deliver presentations and represent company in meetings, site walks and other required client engagements
• Strong selling techniques experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
• Own transport 
• Clear criminal record

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Identify and qualify potential customers in the sales zone (identified national vertical groups as per the target sheet) and develop a business development plan to reach them.
• Establish sufficient prospective opportunities in the sales zone to meet targets.
• Build and maintaining customer relations.
• Develop new business relationships and negotiate new revenues.
• Manage and maintain a pipeline and ensure all sales administration is up to date using the CRM software.
• Create and be accountable for all client proposals, presentations, contracts, and any further documentation, following Servest’s procedures in sales zone.
• Support deal structure and pricing with the Executive Head: Business & Marketing Development, negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals.
• Close business deals by co-ordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Detailed knowledge of market region(s) including prospective opportunities in all target markets.
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements.
• Prepare, compile and submit reports to the relevant manager as and when required.
• Meet regularly with management and stakeholders to discuss strategy.
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams.

Deadline:12th March,2026