Business Development Manager – East Africa

Our client, a fast growing International provider of Prefabricated E- House, Mobile Substations, Middle & High Voltage Switch Gear and Complex Electrical Distribution Systems is looking to recruit a natural and passionate Business Development Manager.  The successful candidate MUST have relevant experience working in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi. He/she must have an education background in electrical engineer to be considered for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet annual / quarterly sales targets as agreed.
• Assist with developing and implementing the business strategy for the relevant industry.
• Responsible for the sales of; Ring Main Units, Air & Gas Insulated Switchgear, Pre-fabricated E-House and Mobile Substations.
• Sales of specialised solutions and technologies specially developed for the designated industry.
• Liaise with the Company in China ICC (Project and Engineering Centre), with regard to project pursuits and costing and the facilitation of transfer of knowledge (both technical and non-technical).
• Formation and leadership of project capture teams for large and/or multi-disciplinary pursuits.
• Facilitating the sale of loose Company key products to the relevant industry.
• Maintain accurate customer database on the server.
• Maintain project opportunity database.

Qualification:

• Preferably have a minimum of a National Diploma in electrical engineering.
• Must have 8-10 years of appropriate industry specific experience.
• Have more than three years of experience in selling technically complex systems.
• Have a high level of technical proficiency on MV & HV switchgear and substation applications.
• Have high level of technical proficiency with regards the applicable IEC / SANS standards.
• Have entrepreneurial flair and business acumen.
• Be well organised, able to work under pressure and to use initiative.
• Be a team player.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Monthly gross salary:  USD. 2,000 – 3,000 plus Commission and bonus.

Deadline: 15th  November 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2eLRS2K 

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