BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Level of Accountability: Functional Leadership/Specialist

Reporting line: General Manager: Distribution

Location: Cape Town

Position Overview:

The purpose of this position is to develop strategic distribution partnerships with mobile network operators on the African continent to ensure that company achieves objects in accordance with its targets and long term sales strategies.

This position exists in the Distribution Support Team.

The key responsibilities of the incumbent will be:

? Assist the Executive Committee with the execution of strategy related to Mobile Network Operators (MNO)
? Development of key partnerships with mobile network operators
? Internal Collaboration. Interact with all stakeholders in a competent, efficient and professional manner
? Assist Product Development in the design of solutions for mobile network clients
? Support country management with development of partner relationships
? Assist with Business Intelligence related to MNO

The successful applicant should meet the following requirements:

? A Bcom Marketing / MBA
? At least 10 years in a senior capacity in a marketing and sales environment in financial services
? A background in dealing with telecommunications clients would be an advantage

Competencies:

? Mobility, ability to work for extended periods in Africa accompanied by a requirement to travel out of SA regularly
? Ability to work to set targets and achieve desired outcomes
? Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
? Comfortable to engage at a executive level
? A sense of urgency and accountability
? Strong planning and organising skills
? Self disciplined and self-managed
? Proactive and flexible
? Business and client orientated
? Assertive
? Strong communication and relationship building skills