Business Development Specialist

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POSITION INFO:

Business Development Specialist (Johannesburg)

• An automotive manufacturing company, dedicated to producing high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We strive to set new standards in the automotive industry. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a talented Business Development Specialist to join their team and contribute to their success.

Duties include:

• Promote and facilitate new contracts with fleet and rental companies to expand business opportunities.
• Liaise and coordinate with government departments, particularly for tenders, to ensure compliance and foster partnership.
• Support key projects, contributing to their successful execution and alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with potential business partners/companies for future EV vehicles initiatives, building strong relationships.
• Promote company products to corporate business/ clients, enhancing market presence and 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 good service has been compromised.
• Develop and facilitate communications between key customers & OEM, ensuring smooth information flow.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers, establishing credibility through consistent communications.
• 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
• Provide ongoing product information.
• Advise on dynamic situations, risks and issues to inform volume forecasts and strategic decisions.
• Conducts presentations.
• Develop and maintain a professional network to support corporate objectives related to profitability, growth, market share, and quality in the SA automotive retail sector.
• Proofread of 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.

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration and/or Financial related qualification
• At least 5 years of work experience in the Automotive industry, Sales and Marketing related
• Knowledge of the South African Automotive market
• Dealer network experience