Development Manager, KZN at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client has a vacancy for a Development Manager for a permanent role, based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• Post Graduate Qualification : Business Management or Property Management highly recommended
• 3+ years’ experience in media and advertising as well as contracts negotiations advantageous
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office -  Power Point and Excel are required
• Working knowledge of GIS system or other property/inventory management system advantageous
• Must be proficient in writing and compiling of business proposals
• Experience in working with municipalities is essential, with good knowledge of Outdoor Advertising Bylaws
• Understanding of legal contracts and contracting leases
• Must have Driver’s License, own car, and ability to travel to areas / towns within KZN
• High energy candidate who is able to network

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Liaising with various councils, developers, stakeholders and landlords
• Identifying new opportunities for the business’ units in line with each business unit strategy
• Site visits and measurements for council requirements
• Assist in compiling council applications for submission to Municipal Planning Departments
• Ensure efficient Stakeholder Management and provide the company with updates on key developments
• Liaising with various internal stakeholders and ensure that all processes and paperwork are in place for new sites until its commissioned
• Assist in compiling tenders for the respective businesses where required
• Verifying that all contracts for the respective Divisions are loaded correctly in the systems
• Project management planning, executing and effective reporting for different projects
• Ensure that site inspections and reports are done immediately after new builds
• Weekly & monthly reports compiled and submitted as required  
• Identifying new outdoor advertising opportunities in line with company strategy and negotiating landlord contracts to secure advertising rights
• Ensuring that existing profitable rights are retained and comply with relevant legislation
• Play a leading role in stakeholder management for the respective divisions
• Monitoring inventory performance and implement remedial action (contract renegotiating) where necessary
• Project lead and ensure efficient information sharing between Development, Marketing Services, Operations and Sales