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