Business Development Specialist - Western Cape

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa, supporting farmers and industries with fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products, and industrial chemicals.

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and identifying areas for potential sales.
• Contacting potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Develop new sales areas and improving sales through various methods.
• Ensure budget requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals.
• Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with key personnel within in existing and new client accounts.
• Negotiate and close agreements with new customers at required level of profitability.
• Maintain existing client base.
• Attend to client’s on-site requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business and experience in the Water Treatment Industry.
• Tenacious and enthusiastic attitude.
• Thorough, accurate and detail focused.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Self-disciplined.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CRM software.
• Ability to travel extensively within the Western Cape.

Benefits

• Join a young dynamic team leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Additional Information

• The role is based in the Western Cape, South Africa.
• Travel within the region is required.