New Business Development &Amp; Technical Consultant - Cradock (Eastern Cape) at Ecowize Group

Description

• Ecowize is looking for an experienced New Business Development & Technical Consultant to join the Products division in the Eastern Cape - Cradock.  
• If you have a passion for sales and proven experience in the hygiene industry, this position is for you.
• The purpose of the New Business Development & Technical Consultant is to implement business development strategies that focus on financial gain and onboarding new customers.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for all duties that drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and establishing strong relationships with customers.

High-level Objectives:

• Identify new markets and customer needs, to ensure value added service.
• Promote the company’s products.
• Manage sales targets effectively.
• Achieving daily and weekly call ratios to ensure targets are met.
• Ensure business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on new business development in Food industry sectors
• Meet agreed sales targets by developing and implementing a growth strategy that focuses on specific market segments.
• Develop your own customer database by creating and expanding a customer pipeline, weekly and monthly targets to be met.
• Complete client site surveys and to supply solutions to the clients.
• Supply management with reports on customer needs and problems
• Negotiate sales and clinch business deals.

Initiate invoicing & payment.

• Conduct handing over of new contracts to operations.
• Focus on value of offering – follow up with after sales service.
• Improve and maintain standard of service.
• Implement customer product training when required.
• Present reports - sales trends, customer growth, customer issues.
• Able to adapt to specific market.

Requirements
Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years’ experience in selling products to the food and beverage industry.
• Proven track record in establishing and growing hygiene markets
• Excellent selling, communication, and strong negotiation skills.
• Practical knowledge of the environment where products are used.
• Ability to train internal and external clients at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to assist clients during a night-shift audit, if and when needed. 
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets: 

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Must be organized and structured.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly computer literate: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and must have the ability to build client relationships.
• High work standards, excellent communication skills, energetic and driven.

The closing date for internal applications is 03 July 2025