Business Deveopment Consultant

SUMMARY:
An Internal Vacancy exists for Business Development Consultant in Technical Division based in KZN.

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

POSITION INFO:

• To drive and be integral in the acquisition of new business, ensure the retention and development of existing business, increase turnover, market share and profitability of the organization.
• Form an integral part in new business proposals and hold responsibility for the effective acquisition of new clients;
• Responsible for the development and achievement of business growth through direct and indirect sales channels;
• Drive the key objectives of the Business Development strategy
• Identify opportunities to increase business footprint within existing client base;
• Ensuring the accurate design and costing of proposals;
• Achievement of set targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis;
• Present a quarterly business plan
• Ensure that the Company’s brand/image is maintained by ensuring that all administration, proposals, presentations and client interaction are of the highest standards and conforming to Bidvest Protea Coin corporate identity.
• Maintaining records and reports
• Provide market research and market intelligence to senior management of the division.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships within the Bidvest group.
• Constantly look at innovative ways to market the company and our brand.
• The successful candidate will have travel responsibilities, both locally and abroad;
• Account related reporting to the client;
• Actively reporting on Competitor activity /information;
• Identify new and innovative ways to market the Company and Services provided through its range of solutions and products;

• BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable
• Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Critical and Strategic thinking
• Project Management
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills
• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to engage with senior and executive management;
• Exceptional business etiquette and acumen;
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• BBA, BCom or similar qualification is preferable
• Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Critical and Strategic thinking
• Project Management
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills
• Exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to engage with senior and executive management;
• Exceptional business etiquette and acumen;
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• Team player
• Articulate
• Available to travel
• Well presented
• Experience in Technical Security field (min 3 years)
• Experience within the Security industry essential
• Own vehicle
• Valid Driver’s License
• PSIRA registered