Business Development Specialist

Benefits:	Cellphone Allowance + MA + Housing Allowance + Provident Fund
Location:	Johannesburg
Reference:	#DT000425/TM
Company:	SydSen Recruit

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a business development specialist with automotive experience to join their team in the Johannesburg North area.

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma in business administration and/or financial-related qualification
• At least five years of work experience in the automotive industry, sales and marketing-related
• Knowledge of the South African automotive market
• Dealer network experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities:

• Promote and facilitate new contracts with fleet and rental companies to expand business opportunities.
• Liaise and coordinate with government departments, particularly for RT57 tenders, ensuring compliance and fostering partnerships.
• Support key projects, contributing to their successful execution and alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with potential business partners and companies for future EV vehicle initiatives, building strong relationships.
• Promote company products to corporate clients, enhancing market presence and driving sales.
• Participate in monthly strategic meetings.
• Analyse business and production data, monitor portfolio performance, prepare feedback reports, and track industry trends.
• Address and rectify service issues where service quality has been compromised.
• Develop and facilitate communication between key customers and OEMs, ensuring smooth information flow.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers, establishing credibility through consistent communication.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive company growth.
• Monitor and track industry trends to stay ahead of market changes.
• Support the achievement of monthly and yearly targets by implementing strategic plans.
• Provide ongoing product information to clients.
• Focus on the retention and expansion of key client relationships to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Advise on dynamic situations, risks, and issues to inform volume forecasts and strategic decisions.
• Conduct presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Develop and maintain a professional network to support corporate objectives related to profitability, growth, market share, and quality in the South African automotive retail sector.
• Accompany company or department heads to business events, providing translation services when needed.
• Proofread contracts and agreements for the department to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Take and distribute minutes of meetings to ensure proper documentation and follow up on action items.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall business development efforts.

Apply now!

Please note, only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within fourteen days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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Posted on 25 Sep 15:58, Closing date 25 Oct