📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWBidvest Prestige is actively recruiting for a Business Development Consultant - Durban position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSSales and marketing roles like Business Development Consultant - Durban are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Business Development Consultant - Durban position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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ROLE PURPOSETo contribute to the process of refining and enhancing, on an ongoing basis, the current and future sales and marketing strategy.
MAIN OUTPUTSSalesActively search, pursue and engage potential clients Knowledge of existing contracts and weekly meetings with Regions General Manager & Operations Manager Manage the compilation, and where necessary draft, high quality proposals, bids and tender responses Follow-up and survey leads generated through various channels and cold calling Ensure tenders and bids are responded to in a professional, timely and compliant manner. Engage and manage strategic suppliers who are providing solution and commercial content for proposals, bids and tender responses Identify weaknesses in sales process and address Follow-up on cancelled contracts Implement and manage strategic initiatives to ensure that annual growth targets are met and ideally exceeded to increase the company’s market share Achieve Monthly Sales Budgets by implementing and maintaining a marketing and sales strategy.
MarketingIdentifying new growth opportunities by market segments Using the full marketing mix for the company’s marketing communications Promote sister companies – Steiner Hygiene, TopTurf, etc.
ReportingProvide a comprehensive sales and marketing report on a weekly and monthly basis
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSThe Applicant must meet the following requirementsBachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Sales/Business Development/Marketing Matric (Senior Certificate) Valid Driver’s License Min 3 Years’ Solid Experience In Business Development & Best Practices within the Sales Environment Strong Sales & Marketing Knowledge (Ideally In The Services Industry) MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIESAbility & Desire To Sell Result Oriented Attention To Detail Stress Tolerant Excellent Written Communication
Team LeadershipPeople & Task Orientated Assertiveness Action Orientated Customer/Client Focused Negotiation Skills Interactive Reasoning Planning & Scheduling Teamwork Relationship Building Good Listening Skills Excellent Oral Communication Creative & Innovative
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