Job: Business Development Engineer – Global Defense Sector - Graduate Role in Pretoria

Business Development Engineer – Global Defense Sector - Graduate Role

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

cvsm

Date posted:

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
An internationally company in the Defense Industry is looking for a dynamic and driven Engineer to expand its global footprint and grow market share. This strategic role focuses on securing new business opportunities, and building long-term client relationships.

POSITION INFO:

As the face of the company, you will play a key role in shaping and executing impactful sales strategies. We specifically seek engineers for this position due to their strong technical foundation, deep understanding of complex systems, and ability to bridge the gap between product design and client needs.

Qualifications:

BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic
An average of 85% for matric (Non-negotiable)

Experience

No work experience required.

Responsibilities and duties will include:

Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met
Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic)
Identify new markets and improve sales
Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events

If you''re passionate about technology and enjoy engaging with clients — no prior experience is needed, just the right attitude and enthusiasm to learn — we’d love to hear from you.

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