Well established Manufacturing Company is looking for a Business Development Manager – Automotive based in Somerset West, Western Cape

Purpose of the job:

  • Support the development of Automotive business in South Africa

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant fields desired
  • Basic level of technical understanding and interest in engines preferable.
  • Willingness to be trained in engine (parts) knowledge.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.
  • Proven analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Assertiveness and communication skills.
  • Resilience and flexibility.
  • Customer service orientated
  • Team player
  • Project management and coordination capabilities
  • Motivated and dynamic attitude.
  • Work structured and self-dependent.
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Key Performance Areas:

  • Ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Identify and drive opportunities that could leverage the business.
  • Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
  • Promote the company’s products / services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
  • Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
  • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Act and work as connector between Germany and South Africa

Should you not be contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Desired Skills:

  • Business Development
  • Automotive

Desired Work Experience:

  • 2 to 5 years

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