Senior business Development Executive

1 week ago


Centurion, South Africa Level-Up Full time

Position Overview:

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building new business within the Automotive, Agriculture, and Retail industries. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen who can drive sales by demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities within the Automotive, Agriculture, and Retail sectors.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders.
  • This is a consultative selling approach where you will have access to pre-sales support within the business to develop a value proposition and ROI for the client

Sales Management:

  • Lead a team of three direct reports: one salesperson based in Johannesburg, one in Cape Town, and one in Nelspruit.
  • Provide guidance, training, and support to the sales team to ensure high sales performance and deal closure.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and set individual targets in line with company goals.

Client Engagement:

  • Engage with clients to understand their business needs and propose tailored solutions.
  • Focus on selling the return-on-investment opportunity rather than just features and functions.
  • Negotiate and close sales deals to meet or exceed targets.

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales plans to drive business growth.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on sales performance and market conditions.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with a proven track record of success in business development within the Automotive, Agriculture, and Retail industries.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to sell the return-on-investment opportunity.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, managing a sales team and achieving targets.
  • Based in Centurion, with the flexibility to travel as needed.

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly motivated and results driven.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working.

  • Executive Operations

    4 weeks ago


    Centurion, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Executive Operations - 2023-02-17 - 2023-02-28 - Permanent - Tea000012 - Executive Management- Facilities Management- Gauteng, Centurion - R 1000000 - R 1200000 Annually Cost To Company (Negotiable)- Our client is looking for an experienced Facilities Management Operations Executive; the successful incumbent will take full accountability of ensuring that all...

  • Executive Operations

    4 weeks ago


    Centurion, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Executive Operations - 2023-02-13 - 2023-03-15 - Permanent - Pat000002 - Facilities Management- Gauteng, Centurion - To take full accountability to ensure that all strategic, critical & other facilities as defined by the customer meet business as well as contractual needs, and to develop the operating model (people, process, system) to the level where...


  • Centurion, South Africa Mecad Systems Full time

    The Business Development Executive will gain New Business and Grow Sales Revenue in the designated Geographic Territory, whilst establishing and nurturing relationships with Senior & Midlevel Management of both New and Existing customers to generate support of Technology Solutions to be provided - (Perpetual & SAAS). by following defined Sales Processes...

  • Executive Operations

    2 weeks ago


    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Executive Operations Permanent Tea00001 Executive Management Facilities Management Gauteng, Centurion R R Annually Cost To Company (Negotiable) Our client is looking for an experienced Facilities Management Operations Executive; the successful incumbent will take full accountability of ensuring that all strategic, critical & other facilities as defined by...

  • Executive Operations

    2 weeks ago


    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Executive Operations Permanent Pat00000 Facilities Management Gauteng, Centurion To take full accountability to ensure that all strategic, critical & other facilities as defined by the customer meet business as well as contractual needs, and to develop the operating model (people, process, system) to the level where service can be delivered effectively and...


  • Centurion, South Africa The Talent Hive Full time

    **1. Strategic Leadership**: - Develop and execute the company's distribution strategy, aligning it with overall business goals. - Identify new market opportunities, analyse competitor strategies, and recommend strategies to enhance market penetration and competitiveness. - Lead and inspire a team of distribution professionals, fostering a culture of high...


  • Centurion, South Africa Ziyana Business Consulting Full time

    About the Role A Business Development Consultant is responsible for overseeing the implementation of business objectives among their company’s marketing, branding, business development (new and existing) initiatives. Conducting industry research in line with our service offering. Researching target audiences, recording data from campaign results to add to...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Neoc_People Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesSales and Business DevelopmentAchieve sales targets by prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities daily.Conduct cold calling and lead generation to introduce recruitment services to potential clients.Use every opportunity to generate leads by offering assistance in filling vacant positions.Develop and implement strategic...

  • Chief Audit Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE Permanent JHB00314 Finance Gauteng, Centurion R R Annually Cost To Company (Standard corporate benefits)ROLE PROFILE / LOCATION: A Permanent Executive Level Position in the Government / Financial Services Sector based in Centurion (Gauteng)Remuneration Data: R2, PA Total Cost to Company including Benefits: Standard Corporate BenefitsJOB...


  • Centurion, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Business Development Specialist - 2023-02-13 - 2023-03-15 - Permanent - Pat000003 - Sales- Gauteng, Centurion - negotiable Monthly Basic Salary (Market related)- We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Specialist with one of our clients in Centurion. Our client is looking for an energetic individual to increase the company's profits...


  • Centurion, South Africa Odire Occupational Health Pty Ltd Full time

    .Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive growth. Nurture leads through targeted outreach and relationship building. Identify new business opportunities and market trends. Analyze market data to inform sales strategies and client targeting Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for clients Represent Odire at industry...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Business Development Specialist Permanent Pat00000 Sales Gauteng, Centurion- negotiable Monthly Basic Salary (Market related) We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Specialist with one of our clients in Centurion. Our client is looking for an energetic individual to increase the company's profits through effective business development...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Odire Occupational Health Pty Ltd Full time

    Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive growth.Nurture leads through targeted outreach and relationship building.Identify new business opportunities and market trends.Analyze market data to inform sales strategies and client targetingCollaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for clientsRepresent Odire at industry events to...


  • Centurion, South Africa Saab Inc. Full time

    As a Business Development (BD) and Market Area (MA) Support Executive, you are required to contribute to the generation and sustainment of business for the organisation in your appointed domain. In this role, you will act as Product Sales Responsible (PSR) or Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) in terms of the Market Area (MA) and/or Business Area (BA)...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Dante Personnel Full time

    Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Senior Certificate is essentialNational Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering / or equal field of studyAt least 3+ Years' in a similar role and IndustryMust be fluent in English, Afrikaans or a 3rd languageMust have a valid driver's license & own reliable vehicleProven track record of achieving and exceeding...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit CCO Department Specialist Sales Reports to Senior Manager: Business Development Job Grade S4 Core Description Works in an overlay capacity, collaborating with BCX sales teams across South Africa (Coastal region) to take responsibility for establishing relationships with organizations on behalf of BCX to...

  • Business Development

    2 weeks ago


    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa The Talent Hive Full time

    1.Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's distribution strategy, aligning it with overall business goals. Identify new market opportunities, analyse competitor strategies, and recommend strategies to enhance market penetration and competitiveness. Lead and inspire a team of distribution professionals, fostering a culture of high performance,...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: The role is responsible for identifying new and innovative business opportunities to drive revenue growth for Telkom and is identifying and developing business cases for innovation products and services and working closely with Business Units to ensure that sustainable value is derived from new products and services. Further responsible...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit CCO Department Specialist Sales Reports to Senior Manager: Business Development Job Grade S4Core DescriptionWorks in an overlay capacity, collaborating with BCX sales teams across South Africa (Coastal region) to take responsibility for establishing relationships with organizations on behalf of BCX to...


  • Centurion, South Africa Neoc_People Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesSales and Business DevelopmentAchieve agreed-upon sales targets by prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities daily.Conduct cold calling and lead generation to position NEOC Peoples recruitment services to potential clients.Use every opportunity to generate leads, such as asking reference contacts whether you can assist in...