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Our client in the Manufacturing sector specialising in cosmetics production is recruiting to fill the position of a Business Development Manager:

QUALIFICATION

• Candidate must be between the ages of 35-45, with a minimum of 10 years work experience – not less than 5 years as a Business Development Manager in a fast moving consumer goods company.
• Graduate qualification in Marketing – Business Administration.
• Candidate must be proficient in making PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote products/services to customers and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximising sales profits.
• Create business opportunities by identifying prospects, evaluating their position in the industry and analysing sales options.
• Establishing contact, developing relationships with prospects and recommending solutions.
• Overseeing marketing initiatives within the organisation.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall accountability for managing sales activities with the objective of expanding the products’ market and growth.
• Researches/recommends new opportunities, profit and service improvements.

• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors.

•  Strategising and continuously working towards brand building.
• Managing, strengthening and leveraging customer relationship across all main customer groups.
• Building a competent and result-oriented sales team.
• Coordinating with manufacturing, marketing and supply chain functions on stock availability and product delivery.
• Dealing with commercial activities pertaining to sales functions viz-a-viz credit policy.
• Analysing market intelligence on competition and strategising accordingly.
• Deep insight into B2B and B2C markets.
• Developing specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all SKUs.
• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing the organisation’s standards.
• Organising sales visits and establishing new business.
• Demonstrating and presenting products.

• Providing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on the productivity level of the sales team.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should click on the ‘Apply’ button and fill the application form.

• No other form of application will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications must be submitted not later than 22nd March, 2017 for it to be considered.