RB 402856 - Sales and Business Development Manager

Employer Description

Our client is a manufacturer of speciality and functional chemicals to the mining, agriculture and chemicals sectors.

Job Description
Responsible for executing the Strategic Business Sector targets
Development of a product group strategy, in the Mining Chemicals and Solutions Business Sector, choice of suppliers, negotiation of terms and conditions, the closing of contracts, development of annual plans, coordination of marketing support, and evaluation of product/service performance commercially.
Supporting the business with emphasis on strong key account management, whilst identifying new customers and securing new business within the Mining sector across Africa
Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, goals and establish training programs for the sales team.
Participate in sales, business development and principal management.
Analyse market insights gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements
Monitor the preferences of customers.
Qualifications
University degree or Diploma in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering or similar
A commercial qualification will be an added advantage.
Skills
10 to 15 years'' experience
Minimum 3-5 years'' business experience in the Mining industry.
Deep understanding of principal management, sales, marketing, and business development.
Essential proven experience in delivering sustainable value in large projects.
Strong commercial acumen.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good selling and negotiation skills (Customer centric).
Strong financial literacy.
Strong computer literacy.
Good planning, administration, and organizing skills.
Ability to work on own / Work under pressure / Self-motivated / Team player.
Valid code 8 drivers license.
Managerial experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short / medium timescales within the overall policy framework. (6 years to 10 years).
Benefits
Pension Fund
Medical Aid
Travel Allowance