Business Development Executive - Cape Town, South Africa - Traut Personnel

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Cape Town, South Africa

3 days ago

Thabo Mthembu

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A reputable South African Home Textiles Manufacturing company producing household linen and accessories, has a vacancy for a skilled Business Development Executive in the Manufacturing Industry to join their Executive Management Team.
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Job Description_

  • Establish a business development unit to drive revenue through new business development opportunities in terms of the company's turnaround strategy.
  • Responsible for developing a 3 to 5 year implementation plan to drive and increase revenue for the business.
  • Responsible for the staffing of the business development unit.
  • Present and market the company to the Hospitality, Retail, eCommerce, Exports industries.
  • Develop and grow new business opportunities in both hospitality and retail in the SADC region; East and North Africa; the BRICS + countries; Europe.
  • Build on existing relationships to develop and grow new business opportunities for the company.
  • Analysis the performance of the current products and formulate future business strategy accordingly.
  • Present new category recommendations regularly to Sales Manager and Key Account Managers (financials, reasoning/trends and plans).
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and new product ideas in the local and international markets.
  • Develop strategies based on financial plans (profitability targets, markup and receipt flow) for current and future customers.
  • Build strong relationships with current and new customers locally and internationally.
  • Forecasting business projections & trends, formulating resultoriented plans, setting and adherence to budgets/objectives.
  • Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms, and markdowns).
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Key Requirements_

  • Bachelors Degree in Textiles, Textile Technology and Product Business Development.
years of proven track record in Development of new business and growth of current business.

  • Proven track record in Clothing Textile Retail/Manufacturing or eCommerce new business development for similar industry.
  • Proven track record in building strong longlasting relationships with professionals at all organizational levels.
  • Aptitude in identifying new areas for business growth and development.
  • Good business acumen with high degree of analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
  • Strong negotiation skills with ability to monitor and evaluate new opportunities in the industry.
  • Proven track record in recruiting and managing a highfunctioning team in Clothing/Textile Manufacturing industry.
Employment Equity targets will be considered for the position.

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