Business Development Associate - Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa - Managed People Solutions

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    Managed People Solutions's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

    Job title : Business Development Associate | Managed People Solutions | Johannesburg jobs in Gauteng

    Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

    Deadline : May 17, 2024

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    Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within the soft commodities sector, with a specific focus on agricultural products.
  • Leverage existing networks and establish new relationships within the soft commodities industry to expand the company's client base.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders, including producers, commodity brokers, traders, and exporters.
  • Lead negotiations with aggregators and commodity brokers to secure favorable terms and agreements.
  • Act as link between the commercial, operations and product teams.
  • Review, input and support sales contracts to ensure they align with customer and deal expectations and deliverables.
  • Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company's products or services.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including trading, operations, finance, and legal, to ensure seamless execution of deals and exceptional client service.
  • Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders and support reporting processes to SA and HQ management teams.
  • Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Generate new business opportunities and manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
  • Identify and target potential clients, industries, and market segments.
  • Conduct presentations and product demonstrations to showcase the value proposition of our PaaS offerings.

    Requirements
  • Strong supply and demand networks and contacts within the target sector/category.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related field advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in in B2B Sales, International trade, soft commodities trading, with a focus on physical commodity trading within the agricultural sector (7 years minimum).
  • Extensive network within the soft commodities industry, including relationships with producers, traders, and other key stakeholders.

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