BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Our client is looking for a bright, energetic, and charismatic young go-getter with a hunger to learn and grow within a dynamic organization. The individual must not be afraid to roll up their sleeves, display a can-do attitude and someone who will enjoy working in a fast growing, fun but hard-working environment. The individual would work in line with a weekly schedule and will include responsibilities of looking after and developing On Trade customer accounts based in Pretoria Region. The role of BDM speaks for itself and requires competent individuals to increase revenue, volume, and profit for existing and new products nationally across the On Trade market.

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, p