International Businesss Relations Manager at Salt South Africa

Job Description:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international government representatives, commercial partners, industry stakeholders, and key contacts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for sensitive business discussions, negotiations, and executive-level communications across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represent the organisation at international meetings, negotiations, conferences, and strategic forums.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while protecting organisational objectives.
• Respond effectively to operational issues, supplier concerns, customer escalations, and unforeseen challenges.
• Facilitate conflict resolution among international stakeholders while preserving long-term relationships.
• Support executive leadership during crisis management situations and other sensitive operational matters.
• Assist with international partner onboarding, strategic supplier development, and cross-border initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefings, intelligence summaries, situational reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor geopolitical, commercial, and regulatory developments that may affect international operations.
• Identify political, reputational, operational, and commercial risks affecting business relationships.
• Ensure all communications uphold the highest standards of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and information security.