Applus+ is looking for Business Development Manager (BDM), Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time

Applus South Africa is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager on afull time, permanent basis at our premises in Vereeniging. This is a rare andexciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading innovative, consistentand reliable leading-edge technologies and services in non-destructive testing(NDT), inspection and certification to the capital-intensive -and high-risk-energy, mining and power industries.
TheBusiness Development Manager role focused on driving sales, business developmentand achieving defined business targets, whilst generating profitable return.
Responsibilities include:

• Sales of Testing, Inspection, Technical Staffing and Consultancy Services
• Technical selling skills (including presentations) and product knowledge in all areas listed above that allows effective presentation of our services and products to clients.
• Develop an annual business plan in conjunction with Senior Management Teams which details activities to follow during the business financial year, focusing on meeting or exceeding sales targets based on revenue and profit margin.
• Selling to complex clients through formal tendering processes.
• Participating in a global sales function exchanging leads and collaborating to close international opportunities for major global clients.
• Good awareness of contract law and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting

Skills and Qualifications:

• Recognised sales and marketing qualification and / or proven track record in similar discipline
• Proven track record in delivering sales across a diverse client base
• Exceptional relationship management and networking abilities coupled with a genuine passion for the sector
• Natural gravitas to engage with and influence senior executives both internally and externally
• Performance driven – energy, drive and determination
• Personal and professional demeanour and credibility, which commands confidence of external partners, key stakeholders, members, clients, senior managers and employees
• Strong communication skills in all forms

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Personal development and professional development to achieve further related qualifications

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