Roodepoort: Business Development Manager posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

An established company is seeking a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Roodepoort. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in business development within manufacturing or FMCG environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Set objectives, manage, and measure performance of subordinates.
• Manage staff and ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
• Apply consistent discipline in the workplace.
• Train and develop staff, conducting warehouse meetings and ensuring effective communication.
• Liaise with management in all departments and internal team members.
• Determine and motivate delivery potential on required products.
• Report on assignments, providing ongoing feedback on progress and barriers.
• Track tasks to meet set due dates and ensure accurate reporting to management.
• Support successful transitions to Co-Packer management or Clover integration.
• Investigate internal markets to establish potential opportunities.
• Evaluate suitable partners to meet Clover standards.
• Explore different channels to expand food operations in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Conduct technical due diligence exercises.
• Evaluate potential Co-Packers and/or joint ventures, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure legal compliance, acceptable quality, equipment, and service levels.
• Assess production capacity potential.
• Manage new country projects: draw up master plans, prepare estimated costs, and apply for required CAPEX in Production and Supply Chain.
• Nominate and coordinate project team members.
• Report regularly on project progress and submit final proposals for approval.
• Prepare post-meeting summaries, business analyses, and due diligence reports.
• Provide data required for financial analysis and business case development.
• Maintain ongoing relations with potential and unsuccessful partners to ensure future opportunities.
• Manage and maintain effective business relations to support new business development in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements

Education

• Honours Degree (minimum requirement)

Experience

• 68 years of relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level.
• 46 years people management experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in Business English.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Code 08 Drivers License.
• Willingness to travel off-site/overnight.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.