Business Development Manager at PEP

ROLE OVERVIEW 

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, energetic and industry-savvy leader exists in our dynamic Commercial Department. Are you up for a challenge that balances bringing new business ideas and opportunities to the table while delivering operational excellence?. The ideal candidate will investigate, develop and lead initiatives to build new business for the company. In addition, the successful candidate will be fully responsible for developing, leading and delivering the PAXI strategy as part of the overall business strategy.

PAXI is a store to store parcel delivery service that allows consumers to send and collect parcels at over 2000 PAXI collection points. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Determine and execute the company’s PAXI Strategy 
• Responsible for the overall operational management and performance of PAXI
• Research, identify and develop new business opportunities
• Understand the needs of the customer and translate this to value adding products and services
• Determine solutions together with our technical team
• Present detailed business cases to the executive team
• Execute on approved business plans and strategy
• Manage projects from inception to execution
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Conclude commercial and contractual negotiations

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Business related qualification at a tertiary level
• Prior experience as business development manager
• Experience in the Fintech space
• Retail experience will be advantages 
• Minimum 6 years senior management experience required
• Strong financial acumen and data analysis skills
• Ability to leverage data and financial analysis to understand problems, identify options, inform decisions and drive targeted outcomes 
• A good understanding of IT systems and digital platforms
• Good judgment, together with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 
• The ability to influence across various levels and functions within the business 
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company 
• Experience in managing projects end to end
• Competent at operating independently
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness to get involved operationally
• Ability to work under pressure in a target driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, team management & leadership skills 
• Emotional maturity & resilience and a positive can-do attitude

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 25 May 2020

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit updated CV.