An established company is seeking a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Roodepoort. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in business development within manufacturing or FMCG environments.

 
Responsibilities:

• Set objectives, manage, and measure performance of subordinates.

• Manage staff and ensure optimal utilisation of resources.

• Apply consistent discipline in the workplace.

• Train and develop staff, conducting warehouse meetings and ensuring effective communication.

• Liaise with management in all departments and internal team members.

• Determine and motivate delivery potential on required products.

• Report on assignments, providing ongoing feedback on progress and barriers.

• Track tasks to meet set due dates and ensure accurate reporting to management.

• Support successful transitions to Co-Packer management or Clover integration.

• Investigate internal markets to establish potential opportunities.

• Evaluate suitable partners to meet Clover standards.

• Explore different channels to expand food operations in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Conduct technical due diligence exercises.

• Evaluate potential Co-Packers and/or joint ventures, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality.

• Ensure legal compliance, acceptable quality, equipment, and service levels.

• Assess production capacity potential.

• Manage new country projects: draw up master plans, prepare estimated costs, and apply for required CAPEX in Production and Supply Chain.

• Nominate and coordinate project team members.

• Report regularly on project progress and submit final proposals for approval.

• Prepare post-meeting summaries, business analyses, and due diligence reports.

• Provide data required for financial analysis and business case development.

• Maintain ongoing relations with potential and unsuccessful partners to ensure future opportunities.

• Manage and maintain effective business relations to support new business development in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements:

Education

• Honours Degree (minimum requirement).

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level.
• 6–8 years’ experience working with senior management.
• 4–6 years’ people management experience.

• Fluent in Business English.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Willingness to travel off-site/overnight.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

How to Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at [email protected]  or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: [email protected]
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise