Business Development Consultant

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 advantageousMust be able to travel between Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West PSIRA Grade B will be an advantage.