Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Business Development:  Expand the customer base across Namibia.
• Key Account Management:  Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Route to Market (RTM) Partner Management:  Support RTM partners to drive sales growth in their territories.
• Sales Execution:  Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to account activation.
• Market Development:  Identify customer needs and recommend value-adding product solutions.
• Market Intelligence:  Monitor market trends, competitors and new business opportunities.
• Supplier Development:  Promote supplier brands and support customer engagement initiatives.
• Planning and Reporting:  Prepare sales forecasts, activity reports and analyse sales performance to identify growth opportunities.

• A matric certificate (Grade 12) Mathematics with 40%+.
• A tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration.

• Must be a Namibian Citizen.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Regular travel throughout Namibia including overnight.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in key account management and business development in the hospitality and food service sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Strong negotiation and closing ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of data and translate insights into actionable business opportunities.