Business Development Specialist Cpt - 85 Ave in Matric

An exciting and highly exclusive role of Business Development Specialist is available in Pretoria, and Cape Town. This is for the Aerospace & Defence Industry.

To become eligible for an interview applicants will need to provide their Matric Certificate - must have at least 85% average on their NSC or IEB Certificate.

Further than this, applicants will have to be Degree qualified in either of the following:
-BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronic & Robotics Engineering etc (not Civil or Chemical Engineering). Applicants completing their Degree end of 2024 is also welcome to apply for consideration for Jan 2025.
-OR a BCom in Marketing, Industrial Relations etc. Applicants completing their Degree end of 2024 is also welcome to apply for consideration for Jan 2025.

The ideal person would be someone who:
Enjoys travelling and meeting new people and who is willing to travel internationally.
Enjoys establishing and growing professional relationships with key individuals;
Has a passion for leading developments in the Aerospace&Defence Industry;
Has a great mind for problem solving and thinking on their feet;
Is able to go above and beyond normal office hours if needed;
Takes pride in his appearance at all times.

The Business Development Specialist will mainly be responsible for:
Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives;
Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines;
Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met;
Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries;
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support;
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction;
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs;
Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic);
Identify new markets and improve sales;
Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives;
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events such as Expo’s, Seminars, Meet&Greets etc.