Business Development Engineer at Milkor

As an international well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for an exceptional Business Development Engineer to further our global footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth by boosting sales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with clients. You will be at the forefront 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 drive to pursue and close new business opportunities. The preference for engineers as Business Developers is because of their technical engineering skills and knowledge towards the detail, design and build of relevant products.

Qualifications

• BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic
• An average of 85% for matric (Non-negotiable)

Experience

• No work experience required.

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 a 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

Additional information

• Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and international 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
• Contract period: Permanent
• Own reliable transport
• Preferred age: 23–28
• Non-EE Position