Business Development Specialist - Gauteng, JohannesburgA vacancy exists within an Electrical Cabling Company for a Business Development Specialist, reporting to the General Manager.Key Performance AreasThe role responsibility is to drive business growth through marketing, client relationship management, and pipeline management in the Electrical Infrastructure EPC space.Focus on building and sustaining client relationships.Responsible for new market development by establishing and securing new opportunities.Drive business growth through strategic market planning in the Electrical infrastructure industry, which includes Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution systems and solar photovoltaic power stations (including energy storage) projects.Drive marketing strategy to achieve the company's strategic goals.Organize and formulate business and project development plans.Establish good relationships with partners in the industry, collect and screen project opportunities, and manage risks.Conduct research on the power engineering industry trends and opportunities, and provide input for formulating the company's strategic goals.Responsible for public relations management with relevant entities in the government and public sector.Identify partnering opportunities in the industry to further the objectives of the company and manage partnership agreements.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external vendors.Minimum RequirementsDiploma in Electrical Engineering, Sales, or similar.Marketing, Sales, or Business Development qualification would be advantageous.Three years' experience in Engineering EPC environment.A minimum of 1 year of experience in marketing/sales in Electrical Engineering Infrastructure EPC projects environment.Knowledge and experience in industry-related laws and regulations.Functional knowledge of investment and financing.Proven ability to identify potential clients & build a significant sales pipeline, including cold calling where required.Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Honesty, integrity, and personal accountability.Strong customer service orientation.Excellent analytical, organizing, and decision-making skills.
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