Business Development Manager – Paint Sector at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Open new markets (Countries) within the African region and develop leads into business
• Follow new business opportunities in African Region markets along with management of existing customers
• Write proposals and business plans for securing business opportunities
• Generate sales for the company according to selected target areas and budget
• Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients to understand their needs and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives to develop and improve the business
• Responsible for the turnover and profitability of the markets
• Develop and maintain strong and long lasting relationships with customers
• Ensure successful and timely delivery of products/services to customers according to their specifications
• Identify opportunities within assigned territories and incorporate into the growth and development of the company
• Manage complaints and conflicts with clients effectively and listen to clients to gain an understanding of their needs

Qualification

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Proven experience in Sales and Business Development within the Paint or Construction industries, specifically in the Middle East and African markets
• Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively across assigned territories to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence.
• Ability for planning, development and execution of sales & marketing strategies/business plans.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit.