Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to join our team at Indian Ocean Export Company. As a key member of our sales and trading department, you will be responsible for building and developing high-value relationships with new clients in Mauritius and beyond. Your expertise in export trading of FMCG and commodities is essential to driving business growth and expanding our market presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve profit budgets: Set annual profit budgets with MD approval and drive to meet/exceed them.
- Opportunity identification: Prospect and identify new sales opportunities in target markets.
- Trade negotiations: Negotiate and close trade deals using professional sales techniques.
- Client relationship management: Maintain high service levels through strategic relationship building and ongoing client engagement. Actively build, maintain, and leverage a broad and diverse professional network to achieve business objectives.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations across diverse markets.
- Financial & logistical controls: Work within the company’s logistical and financial frameworks.
- Risk management: Manage and control trade risks for each sale.
- Market insight: Anticipate market demands, know what to sell and when.
Requirements
- Solid FMCG export trade and business development experience with Indian Ocean Island markets would be advantageous.
- Excellent knowledge of South African FMCG products and perishable produce is advantageous.
- Strong numerical/financial acumen; ability to read and interpret numbers.
- Working knowledge of INCO terms (both buying and selling).
- Experienced in networking at International Food Trade Shows.
Qualifications
Matric,
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
Salary & Benefits
Market-related base salary (dependent on experience) + performance-based commission aligned to budget achievement.
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The IT and computer industry in Kwazulu-Natal is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals to drive technological advancements and support business growth. Typically, the job market is characterized by a high level of competition, with many talented individuals vying for positions in this field. Commonly, this competitiveness results in attractive salary packages that reflect the industry’s value.
Salary ranges for IT and computer professionals in Kwazulu-Natal can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level roles may command salaries within the range of R300 000 to R600 000 per annum, while senior positions or those in larger companies can expect salary ranges of up to R1 million or more. Experience, qualifications, and specific job requirements often influence actual salaries, so it is essential to research market rates for your desired role.
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The IT and computer industry is a significant contributor to various sectors in Kwazulu-Natal, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. These industries often require skilled professionals to support their digital transformation initiatives and maintain competitiveness in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.
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