Head of Business Development at Eiffel Corp (PTY) Ltd

Eiffel Corp is currently seeking an experienced, proactive and effective Head of Business Development to lead the sales, marketing and PR communications for all companies and brands across the group. The successful candidate will drive performance and growth with responsibility for marketing and sales strategy and plans.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the marketing/PR strategy with relevant role players across the business.
• Liaise and work closely with external sales, marketing & PR agencies when required.
• Plan, implement and manage marketing and lead generation campaigns and measure results with the relevant role players across the business.
• Develop and maintain a consistent corporate image and ensure that the brand is well communicated across all channels.
• Creation, implementation and management of the marketing plan and activity with the Marketing Manager and team.
• Develop, implement, and manage sales forecasting activities, targets, sectors, markets, territories and set performance goals and targets to achieve company objectives.
• Prepare and present sales reports detailing sales, potential sales and areas of proposed client and geographic expansion. Review and analyse sales performance against budget to determine effectiveness.
• Monitor, prepare and report on marketing communications and sales activity across the group.
• Manage and give direction to the marketing and sales teams.
• Coordinate sales and marketing campaigns and initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Direct staff, training and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programmes.
• Meet with key clients to ensure relationships are maintained and developed.
• Identify and understand client’s business needs and objectives to develop marketing and sales campaigns.
• Coordinate liaison between sales and marketing and other departments.
• Develop and manage marketing & sales budgets.
• Maintain effective internal marketing communications with the Head of People Operations and other Managers across the business.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• A qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, advertising or related field is required.
• A proven track record in marketing and sales leadership.
• Ability to develop, manage and implement strategy and plans for the brands within the Eiffel Investment Group.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of marketing/sales techniques and concepts.
• Enthusiastic and creative.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong motivation, leadership and team management skills.
• Analytic ability.
• Experience within the education sector is essential