Business Development Manager at nexTLeaders Recruitment Partners

Intro:

My client is a leading supplier of touch technology in Southern Africa. They offer a dynamic, customer orientated and motivated SME environment that is a rapidly growing, with a nationwide sales network that supplies to and supports the leading solution providers in the ICT, Retail and Hospitality Industry

Role:

The business is looking for a committed “Business Development Manager” for the Gauteng region, this is not an Account Manager (Farmer) role, they are looking for individuals who are targets driven and actively drive business development. This is a Hunter Sales role with extensive travel within the Gauteng region. We are looking someone is able to develop the retails systems and technology space

Duties & Responsibilities

• A full understanding of market trends and requirements
• Responsible to maintain and grow existing accounts
• Responsible to identify and develop new business
• The ability to organise and hold various training sessions for products and applications
• Responsible to the support national and international distribution channels
• Responsible to represent the business through various engagement strategies
• Analyze and provide feedback on buying patterns of customers in a geographical area in order to meet target objectives
• Provide ideas to increase sales within your area of responsibility
• Build and sustain great customer service levels and business relationships in support of business objectives
• Responsible to support marketing in creating all relevant campaigns

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years sales experience in (IT) B2B distribution environment
• Point of sale experience in distribution or similar environment preferred
• Experienced in prospecting via cold calling and networking
• Target driven, must have the ability to set monthly sales and new client targets
• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Update leads and deals regularly on an internal sales system
• Driver`s license and own vehicle is a must