Business Development Manager
Job in
Boksburg, 1446, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-24
Listing for:
Ann Swann Personnel (Pty) Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
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Sales
Sales Manager, Business Development, Industrial Sales, Sales Engineer -
Business
Business Development, Industrial Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client in the engineering sector is seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building market share, driving revenue growth, and establishing strong customer and distributor relationships to lead the expansion of the Nitrogen, Oxygen, High Pressure Booster, and Natural Gas business within South Africa.
In addition, the Business Development Manager will provide regional support to distributors, both locally and in neighbouring countries, contributing to sustainable growth and long-term commercial success across the region.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth plan for Nitrogen, Oxygen, High Pressure Booster, and Natural Gas solutions
- Identify new market opportunities, segments, and applications to expand the company’s footprint
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to refine sales strategies and market positioning
- Actively engage in direct sales activities, including prospecting, customer visits, technical presentations, and contract negotiations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients, engineering firms, and distributor networks
- Achieve agreed sales targets and deliver consistent revenue growth, particularly during the initial market development phase
- Provide technical and commercial support to distributors locally and in neighbouring countries
- Assist with distributor training, product positioning, and sales enablement initiatives
- Ensure consistent brand representation and high levels of customer satisfaction across the region
- Establish and maintain a sustainable sales pipeline to support long-term business growth
- Gradually transition from a hands-on sales-driven role to a more strategic business development function as the market matures
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including technical support, operations, and marketing, to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.
Job Requirements
- Matric
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Business, (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering).
- Experience in Nitrogen, Oxygen, CO2, PET and CNG/LNG applications, installation, sizing, and a clear understanding of these applications and processes.
- Proven track record in business development and technical sales, ideally within industrial gases, compressors, or energy-related sectors.
- Experience working with distributors and regional partners in Southern Africa.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa and neighbouring countries.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on sales ability.
- Technical aptitude to understand and communicate product benefits.
- Strong commercial acumen and customer focus.
- Ability to balance short-term sales execution with long-term business development goals.
- Resilience, adaptability, and drive to succeed in a developing market.
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