The role of the Business Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the customer needs are met along the customer journey, as well as providing the highest caliber of service and experience to the customer in order to grow our client's on Trade in Gauteng.
Main Purpose/Objectives of the Job :
Nurture and develop relationships with your allocated customer base
Developing the financial shape of your allocated customer base
Sourcing and growing new customers in the specified area
Establishing and supporting our client''s brand presence within outlets
Activation of required promotions and the execution of marketing activities as needed
Supporting operational efficiencies
Providing continuous feedback loops to enable business innovation and improvements.
The role requires solid sales experience, a valid drivers license, computer literacy
(Microsoft Office suite), industry and product sales knowledge, commercial business acumen and strong negotiation skills. The Business Development Manager is required to display and use skills such as self-motivation, a drive for results, excellent peer relationships, customer centricity, positive mindset & problem-solving, agility, and collaborative communication.
Education and Experience :
Graduate
Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
Comprehensive understanding of the hospitality and restaurant environment
Understanding of budgets, targets, and strategic applications to achieve these
Solid negotiating skills
Competencies required :
Initiative-taker with good attention to detail and ownership
Excellent analytical person and tenacious, robust, and effective under pressure
Matured and Strong communicator and ability to work across functions
Collaborator: enthusiasm, good energy and a positive got it attitude
Personal Characteristics :
Strong admin temperament (initiative-taker, go getter attitude, analytical person, self-reliant, goal orientated, work across barriers)
Personal skills sets (Excellent communication skills, diligence, and accuracy, organizing and prioritizing)
Strong value system (honesty and integrity, adventurous and innovative, customer orientated, people centered, strong work ethic, sustainable thinker, positive minded attitude)
