Job Description

Objective

The Business Development Manager is responsible for the Sales and Business Development activities within assigned product and market target segments.


The BDM will have to explore and identify new business opportunities from both new and existing customers and generate tangible results working with experienced existing sales team


Main Tasks


Pro-actively seek new business opportunities within specific product and market segments Visit and activate new customers Identify and focus on key strategic clients Work as part of a high performing sales team Utilise existing supply chain and develop new suppliers where necessary Develop sales of additional products to existing customers
Generic Job Requirements


Bachelor Degree in business administration, engineering, or other relevant field Minimum 3 years experience in sales / marketing function with proven track record.

Relevant experience in the Powergen, oil & gas & petrochemical industries are an additional plus.
Strong communicator with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills Good interpersonal skills, ability to deal with people of all levels and cultures Computer literacy (ERP, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is a must Good command of English language (reading and writing) Self-motivated and can work independently Experience of stainless steel products would be an advantage Work Location at Pioneer Place (west). 5 days week, Monday to Friday
Personal Traits:


Strong commercial sense with liking for trading business Entrepreneurial, Confident, Independent and Ambitious Result-oriented, Detailed, Pro-active and Team-player Good analytical mindset, good with numbers * Strong commercial, communication and presentation skills