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 ***email_hidden***

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.

• 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 Driver’s 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 ***email_hidden***

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.

• 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 Driver’s 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