Business Development Manager at The Talent Expert

If you want to love what you do again, then this is the role for you!

Is this you?

• You have a strong sense of self-motivation and discipline. You take a logical approach when analysing problems and are able to work with tenacity when searching for a resolution. You thrive within a leadership position and have the ability to both collaborate and delegate. You are adept to cultivating great business relationships and thrive within in a technical sales environment.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• You will be responsible for obtaining and developing business and relationships with new and existing customers. You will focus on maximising sales and profit margins, compiling marker information and developing an annual sales budget. You will have the opportunity to attend industry events, which will inform you on market trends. You will build relationships with suppliers and identify opportunities to develop the company’s unique selling offers.
• You will enjoy your new role as you will be a part of a unique organisation that will aid you in becoming the best in the business. Your days will be challenging yet rewarding and you will have the opportunity to work with wonderful clients, suppliers and team.

Where you’ll be doing it

• In a dynamic, strong and stable family owned and run business, who is a leading supplier of food ingredient and process raw material in South Africa. With an impressive international supplier list that is over 50 strong and a diverse, stable client base they are on a rapid path for growth. Despite COVID they had their best year ever last year – can anyone say, “Recession Proof industry”?

What you’ll need

• A Matric with at least 5 years of previous experience in technical sales for the food and chemical industries, with a minimum of 2 years managerial sales experience and a proven record of excelling annual/monthly targets are essential. You must be skilled at market research and have the ability to canvas new customers. Great interpersonal skills and the ability to be assertive is a must.
• It would be advantageous if you had formal training in technology, chemical or the food science field. Own transport is essential, as well as the ability to communicate (written and verbal) in both English and Afrikaans (German would be advantageous).

What you’ll get       

• A family orientated dynamic team in an organisation that acknowledges hard work. A market related salary, with a medical aid contribution, as well as a certain flexibility around working hours.