Roles & Responsibilities
As a Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind our strategic expansion into new, high-growth international markets. You'll lead all business development efforts, from identifying opportunities to closing complex deals and managing a team to ensure success. . This role requires a visionary leader with a proven ability to turn strategic plans into tangible results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Strategic Expansion : Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive business development strategies to penetrate new markets in exotic and challenging territories.
- Team Leadership : Recruit, train, and mentor a team of Business Development Executives, providing them with the guidance and support needed to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Establish Key Partnerships : Oversee the process of establishing and managing a robust network of agents, dealers, and distributors.
- Market Analysis & Intelligence : Direct and conduct in-depth market intelligence and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities in key industries such as forestry and mining.
- Pipeline and Project Management : Take full ownership of the sales pipeline, from lead generation and sales potential evaluation to the successful execution of special projects.
- Performance Reporting : Prepare and present detailed weekly and monthly sales reports, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Collaboration : Work closely with the sales, marketing, and engineering departments to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to market penetration and growth.
Requirements
Experience : A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in business development or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.Education : A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. Must possess exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.Attributes : You must be a results-oriented, independent leader with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Language : The ability to communicate in multiple languages is a significant advantage for liaising with our global partners and associates.Tell employers what skills you have
Negotiation
Lead Generation
Strategic Planning
Sales
Leadership
Strategy Development
Market Analysis
Administration
Selling
Marketing
Strategy
Thought Leadership
Project Management
Team Leadership
Market Intelligence
Communication Skills
Business Development
Mining
Mechanical Engineering