African Business Development Manager

*The successful candidate will be based and working from the company’s head office in Bromhof, Randburg, Gauteng.* RJ Connect is a medium business enterprise involved in the import of and distribution of industrial, ruggedized products into Africa. The company specialises in the support, implementation, and provision of network communication backbones for major vertical markets in industries such as Power, Rail, Mining, Marine, CCTV, Solar, Wind and Water. The applicant needs a proven track record in the ability and skills to work proactively and independently in an ever- changing fast-paced office and customer sales and relationship environment. The successful applicant will work closely with the Sales Department whereby the offices are based in: Bromhof, Johannesburg. Remuneration benefits will be discussed and agreed upon on the successful completion of a 3 to 6-month probationary period. * Quotations (& weekly follow-ups) * Liaising with customers (daily) * Data maintenance * Data Capturing into CRM system * Invoicing * Research (products, updates, customers and industries) * Create achievable sales targets * Achieve weekly meeting target * Attend tender meetings * Report to sales manager * Travel into Africa and grow the African market * South African Citizen, ID and valid passport * Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle. * Must own mobile (cell phone) * Confident and eloquent communication (English) * Minimum 4 Years external sale’s experience in the industrial automation industry * To travel into Africa * Positive attitude and self-motivated * Detail-orientated, high degree of accuracy * Diploma or N+ Course * Computer/IT/Networking background * Experience in procurements utilising software (SAP software an advantage) * Sound working knowledge of MS Office, report preparation * Some experience in presentations (use of software) and training * Sound understanding of Industrial solution, industrial computing, serial connectivity, IP surveillance and remote Automation. * Understanding of industrial solution, industrial computing, serial connectivity, IP surveillance and remote Automation. * Salary R 28,000.00-R 32,000.00 (CTC) + Commission * Medical Aid contribution * Pension Fund * South African Citizen, ID and valid passport * Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle. * Must own mobile (cell phone) * Confident and eloquent communication (English) * Minimum 4 Years external sale’s experience in the industrial automation industry * To travel into Africa * Positive attitude and self-motivated * Detail-orientated, high degree of accuracy * Diploma or N+ Course * Computer/IT/Networking background * Experience in procurements utilising software (SAP software an advantage) * Sound working knowledge of MS Office, report preparation * Some experience in presentations (use of software) and training * Sound understanding of Industrial solution, industr