Strategic Growth Lead Business Development

Job Position: Strategic Growth Lead Business Development

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification

Location: PE / Gqeberha

Please email your updated CV to

We are seeking a high-calibre forward-thinking individual to drive market expansion and elevate key accounts for an automotive component manufacturing group.

In this role you will design and execute business development strategies nurture a high value pipeline and spearhead commercial negotiations to maximize profitability.

Requirements:

Tertiary Degree/Diploma

A minimum of 6 years of proven business development success within automotive / component alongside at least 2 years in a leadership capacity

Absolute integrity an impeccable work ethic and a polished presence is essential. Individual must be a highly agile strategic problem-solver who can pivot quickly under pressure

Exceptional communication negotiation presentation and interpersonal skills

Valid South African Drivers License and willingness to travel

Clear criminal record (essential for international corporate travel clearance and client-site access)

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement robust long-term sales and market penetration strategies

Cultivate and maintain high level stakeholder relationships and secure contracts

Manage a dynamic pipeline while identifying emerging market opportunities

Lead mentor and optimize sales team performance to hit commercial milestones

Visit customers nationally and internationally

Manage pricing within approved margins

Issue resolution

On time project implementation

Monitor customer activities

Sales forecasts

Territory action plans

Present reports to head office

Ability to speak German would be advantageous (not essential)

Please email your updated CV to

We are seeking a high-calibre forward-thinking individual to drive market expansion and elevate key accounts for an automotive component manufacturing group.

In this role you will design and execute business development strategies nurture a high value pipeline and spearhead commercial negotiations to maximize profitability.

Requirements:

Tertiary Degree/Diploma

A minimum of 6 years of proven business development success within automotive / component alongside at least 2 years in a leadership capacity

Absolute integrity an impeccable work ethic and a polished presence is essential. Individual must be a highly agile strategic problem-solver who can pivot quickly under pressure

Exceptional communication negotiation presentation and interpersonal skills

Valid South African Drivers License and willingness to travel

Clear criminal record (essential for international corporate travel clearance and client-site access)

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement robust long-term sales and market penetration strategies

Cultivate and maintain high level stakeholder relationships and secure contracts

Manage a dynamic pipeline while identifying emerging market opportunities

Lead mentor and optimize sales team performance to hit commercial milestones

Visit customers nationally and internationally

Manage pricing within approved margins

Issue resolution

On time project implementation

Monitor customer activities

Sales forecasts

Territory action plans

Present reports to head office

Ability to speak German would be advantageous (not essential)

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification