Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager MID532
Location: Kliprivier, Randvaal, Gauteng (with national and international travel required)Reporting to: Managing Director Powering a brighter South Africa, together.Established in 1986, a proudly South African manufacturer known for high-quality, innovative electrical solutions—from our flagship products to a comprehensive range of medium voltage cable accessories.
As industry leaders, we are committed to local manufacturing excellence and providing reliable alternatives to imported solutions.
Job Purpose The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving growth through strategic market development, client relationship management, product innovation, and team leadership.
This role will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership to align commercial strategies with the company's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients.Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities.Lead new product development in collaboration with the management team.Oversee and support the sales team, ensuring optimal performance.Guide marketing efforts, including strategy and catalogue development.Assist with product improvements to meet market and quality standards.Provide technical sales support and contribute to project implementation.Support quality and training functions to ensure ISO 9001 and EWSETA compliance.Regularly travel (locally and internationally) for client engagements and project execution.Report on sales performance, team development, marketing initiatives, and product progress. Minimum Entry Requirements Education: Matric Certificate (required)Tertiary Qualification (B.Eng.
Electrical preferred)Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Business Development Manager roleProven record of growing sales and acquiring new clientsExperience leading teams and launching new productsMarketing experience, including catalogue developmentOther Requirements: Valid passport and driver's licenseWillingness to travel extensivelyFluent in English (Afrikaans and other South African languages beneficial) Key Attributes and Skills Strong leadership and team-building capabilitiesHigh ethical standards and integrityTechnical and analytical mindsetSelf-starter with excellent time managementStrategic thinker and problem solverExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in MS OfficeDetail-oriented and accountablePunctual, reliable, and committed to excellence Authority & Reporting Authority: No financial authority initiallyGeneral leadership authority in collaboration with the MDScope may expand with proven capabilityReporting Metrics: Sales and company performanceProduct development updatesTeam performance and capacityProject execution and marketing effectivenessFrequency: Daily or as required