Business Development Executive - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 25-10-2018 11:17:47 AM
20-12-2018 11:17:47 AM
Business Development Specialist / Executive – Cape Town (Training)

Our client is currently embarking on a period of significant growth of their Training capability and as such, they have a Business Development Specialist / Executive position for their Cape Town Region

In this role, you will be charged with driving new business and will be expected to use a variety of methods and techniques to attract new business and further develop existing markets.


Minimum requirements include but are not limited to the following:
• A degree or diploma - preferably in sales, marketing or business management is essential
• Ideally you will have good knowledge of and sales experience within any of the following sectors related to Training (at least 4-5 years).
• 5 - 7 years experience of having achieved sales increases or new business growth / development
• Strong sales management skills with thorough knowledge of the sales process and strategic techniques to achieve objectives
• Proven record in closing deals with major accounts and ability to interact and build relations at senior board level positions.
• Possess high level of communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to prepare a business plan outlining the salient points of development with specific customers.
• Must be able to identify and develop relationships with prospect clients across South Africa
• Must be prepared to travel as and when needed


Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• To plan, develop, establish and maintain a database of market information and trends to facilitate strategic decision making within the business
• To identify, develop and recommend new business initiatives which will ensure growth of Company in the Gauteng region
• To maintain and develop existing business levels within a defined geographical territory
• To identify, pursue and close certification and in-house training opportunities
• New Business Development including targeting accounts with whom share of business is low in order to win business from competitors;
• To ensure that account documentation is maintained with the defined information requirements.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape