Gauteng: Business Development Consultant posted by Bidvest Protea Coin

Job Description

Generating new business, retaining and developing existing business;
Achievement of realistic targets on a Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis;
Generating new business by effectively cold calling, obtaining referrals and targeting all competitor client bases;
Up-selling/cross selling to both the existing and new prospective client bases;
Raising the level of service to existing clients to build and maintain a good working relationship and ensure that excellent operational service levels are being maintained by conducting PR calls;
Ensuring that the Bidvest Protea Coin name, brand and image are maintained by ensuring that all administrational documentation, proposals, presentations etc. meet the required standards set out by the company;
Upholding the company’s Sales Policies and Procedures;
Actively reporting on Competitor activity/information within your area;
Look for new and innovative ways to market the Company, Services provided, and Products used i.e. editorials, mail shots, cold calling aids, advertising etc.;
Networking with other Sales Executives within the Bidvest Group;
Maintenance of database;

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
Proven track record in Business Development;
Excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Power Point (Microsoft Office);
Relevant knowledge and experience in the selling of Guarding solutions;
Excellent communication and customer satisfaction skills;
Good telephone etiquette;
Strong leadership, time management, initiative skills and administration skills;
Ability to do accurate cost proposals;
Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
Must be target driven and well presented;
Own Vehicle & Driver’s License;
Clean disciplinary, credit and criminal record;
Technical knowledge will be advantageous