Job Description
About the Role
Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and growing existing relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business
- Meet potential client by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network
- Identify potential client, and the decision makers within the client organization.
- Research and build relationship with new clients.
- Set up meetings between client decision maker and company’s practices leaders/Principals.
- Plan approaches and pitches, work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the clients needs, concerns, and objectives.
- Participate in pricing the solution/service
- Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreement, and working through differences to a positive conclusion
- Drive new business opportunities through RFQ process
- Drive pricing and profitability discussions with customers
- Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships
- Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
- Submit weekly progress reports and ensure date is accurate
Requirements
- 3-5 years of customer/commercial experience
- Automotive Industry Tier 1 experience will be highly advantageous
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
- CAD software proficiency
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified in the original job description, therefore skipped.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not mentioned in the original job description, therefore skipped.
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About Other Motoring Jobs in Gauteng
The motoring industry in Gauteng, South Africa is generally a dynamic and growing sector, with many opportunities for professionals to advance their careers. Typically, this field requires a strong understanding of mechanical principles, automotive technology, and customer service skills. Often, individuals with a passion for vehicles and a keen eye for detail excel in this industry.
Salaries in the motoring sector can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, salaries range from around R200 000 to over R500 000 per annum, although these figures are only rough estimates and actual salaries may differ significantly. For example, more senior roles or those within larger companies may command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may start at the lower end of this range.
Common skills for motoring professionals include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Typically, individuals in this field must be able to diagnose and repair complex vehicle problems, as well as provide excellent customer service to clients. Often, certifications such as those offered by the National Association of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or the Automotive Industry Association of South Africa (AIDA) are highly valued.
The motoring industry encompasses a range of sectors, including automotive manufacturing, dealerships, repair shops, and fleets management services. Commonly, companies in these industries hire professionals for roles such as technicians, service advisors, vehicle inspectors, and sales consultants. Other opportunities may exist within specialized fields like racing, motorsport, or vehicle testing.
Career development is often limited to internal promotions, although some individuals may choose to pursue additional education or training in areas like automotive engineering or business management. Typically, professionals in the motoring industry can expect to progress through roles such as service advisor, technician, and eventually manager or owner of their own repair shop or dealership.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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