TOP Business Development Manager for South African supplier of goods from North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania.
Degree/Diploma in Business Management with 5 - 7 years' relevant business development experience in clearing, forwarding, warehousing and distribution.
Minimum of 5 years' progressive sales management experience and a demonstrated record of sales growth.
Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
Possess solid presentation skills.
Desire to make a significant contribution to a rapidly growing organization.
Proficient in verbal and written English.
Ability to facilitate and orchestrate resources cross functionally to support sales efforts.
Entrepreneurial approach to all initiatives.
Market research experience.
Proven ability to work independently.
Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships with international suppliers.
Negotiation and closing skills.
Strong motivation for sales.
Prospecting skills.
Sales planning.
Selling to customer needs.
Territory management.
Market knowledge.
High energy levels.
Meeting and maintaining sales goals.
Established client base would be preferable.
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