Business Development Specialist - Centurion, South Africa - Boikago Group

Boikago Group

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Centurion, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Details:

Department Sales & marketing
Minimum experience Associate
Company primary industry Facilities Services
Job functional area Business Development
Salary R R per annum
Introduction

A well known strategic facilities management solutions company is looking for a Business Development Specialist to join their excellent team based in Centurion
Purpose of the Role
To increase the Company's profits through effective Business Development promoting and selling the Company's wide range of Facilities Management and technical and engineering services to prospective clients
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic sales

Develop target client list aligned to company's targeted industries, target clients, sectors and services that meets Sales Department targets and objectives. Specifically target technical, engineering and business support services opportunities.
Establish relationships, meetings, presentations with targeted clients for continuous development of sales pipeline.
Actively manage target list through sales cycle to meet sales targets within specific sales cycle timelines.
Write and submit quality proposals based on thorough needs analysis performed on the client, detailing service offering and solution to meet the clients operational or strategic objectives.
Prepare commercial offering for standardized services based on standard company commercial models to be reviewed with Solutions Manager and signed off by the CSMO.
Complex or multidisciplined commercial proposals to be prepared by Commercial Manager. Input into services, resources, client expectations, site specific information etc. to be provided by the BDS. Presentation to be made to Exco for review and sign off.
Prepare highly effective presentations to client demonstrating understanding of the client's service needs and objectives, solution proposed and value proposition.
Complete assigned RFP's to Solutions and Implementations Executives requirements and in line with bid requirements.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and sales targeting by researching and recommending new trends, new strategies and industry developments for accelerated business development and market share.
Actively search, pursue and engage targeted potential clients within the Facilities Management Services and specifically the technical maintenance services offered within Bidvest Facilities Management.
Actively search, engage, prepare presentations and meet sales objectives aligned to agreed industries, target clients and services to meet sales targets.
Write and submit high quality proposals for Facilities Management Services and /or Technical and Engineering Maintenance Services.
Negotiate services and commercials within specified company guidelines and sales targets for successful conclusion of sales with clients.
Meet sales targets on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Consistently improve on product and service knowledge through regular engagement with internal Subject Matter experts, research and other learning platforms to present knowledgeable and factual information to clients.

Sourcing new business

Identify leads, new markets business opportunities and trendsetting ideas through a holistic research of the Facilities Management industry and technical maintenance services aligned to company services
Provide accurate and timely forecasts through utilising appropriate outsourcing tools and processes, and maintaining relevant information on prospect Clients
Develop accurate, rapid cost calculations and provide prospect Clients with favourable market related quotations
Provide Executive level representation at high level meetings with potential Clients
Negotiating the terms of the Business Development Agreement and closing sales. Sourcing new growth opportunities in industries

Client relationship management- Develop, manage, maintain and grow sound business relationships with current and potential Clients through all phases of the business development/sales cycle with internal and external Clients.

Responsible for effective communication between Clients and the Company.
Consistently touch base and visit prospect Clients for new business.
Coordinate Client site visits and deliver informative presentations in conjunctions with Sales Team.

Reporting- Weekly progress reports on pipeline and activities to meet RFP / client objectives and requirements.

Provide monthly reports on pipeline (current & potential) business
Monthly and quarterly report on sales achieved by client, industry, revenue and profit.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

Bachelor's Degree/National Diploma in Sales, Business Development,, technical or engineering disciplines
Valid SA Drivers' License
Minimum 46 yrs relevant experience
Solid knowledge of Business Development, market trends and best practices within the technical / engineering environment and preferably within the FM