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Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Business Development Engineer

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 28 / 11

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Engineer for an internationally well-established Defense Industry company. We are looking for someone to further our footprint and market share.

The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales, developing products and solutions, and forging strong relationships with clients.

You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. To excel in this role, you should have a hunger to chase and close new business.

This position involves 60% Business Related skills, and 40% Engineering. The preference for Engineers as Business Developers is due to their technical engineering skills and knowledge of the products.

Additional Information

• Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and international time zones).
• Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience).
• Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous).
• Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability: Immediate (Advantageous).
• Must be well presented at all times.
• Show adequate IT efficiency.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic.
• BCom - Marketing or Business.
• Matric with at least 6 distinctions, or an average of 85% (Non-negotiable).