Business Development Manager
Listing reference: cbil_000050
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
CBI- Low Voltage
Introduction
The Business Development Manager is responsible for the effective implementation of the
commercial business plan to drive profitable sales growth. This role requires planning, execution,
and leadership of a supportive regional sales team to achieve business objectives.
Job description
• Contribute to regional sales operational goals by providing sales data and strategic
recommendations, developing and executing action plans, conducting stock audits,
identifying market trends, recommending sales system enhancements, and overseeing
implementation of improvements.
• Meet financial targets for the region through accurate forecasting, budgeting, expenditure
scheduling, variance analysis, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Set regional sales targets, develop sales plans and quotas for sales representatives aligned
with national goals; monitor adherence to call plans and ensure timely submission of reports
via the Intranet for management review.
• Maintain and grow the customer base by coaching sales representatives, building strong
relationships with key clients, and proactively identifying new business opportunities.
• Recommend new product lines, packaging, services, or changes based on market research,
customer feedback, and competitor analysis.
• Provide product training and support to Strategic Installers (S.I.s) and direct accounts; advise
on customer training needs.
• Assess and recommend account openings or closures as appropriate.
• Conduct regular monthly meetings with staff and maintain customer visits within the region
to ensure engagement and performance monitoring.
• Propose pricing for special projects within the region to the National Sales Manager.
• Support and assist with planning and execution of promotions, exhibitions, and social events.
• Oversee the security and general condition of company vehicles, property, and equipment
used by the sales team.
• Achieve regional sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, onboarding,
training, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; clearly
communicate job expectations; conduct performance appraisals; and ensure compliance
with company policies and procedures.
recommendations, developing and executing action plans, conducting stock audits,
identifying market trends, recommending sales system enhancements, and overseeing
implementation of improvements.
• Meet financial targets for the region through accurate forecasting, budgeting, expenditure
scheduling, variance analysis, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Set regional sales targets, develop sales plans and quotas for sales representatives aligned
with national goals; monitor adherence to call plans and ensure timely submission of reports
via the Intranet for management review.
• Maintain and grow the customer base by coaching sales representatives, building strong
relationships with key clients, and proactively identifying new business opportunities.
• Recommend new product lines, packaging, services, or changes based on market research,
customer feedback, and competitor analysis.
• Provide product training and support to Strategic Installers (S.I.s) and direct accounts; advise
on customer training needs.
• Assess and recommend account openings or closures as appropriate.
• Conduct regular monthly meetings with staff and maintain customer visits within the region
to ensure engagement and performance monitoring.
• Propose pricing for special projects within the region to the National Sales Manager.
• Support and assist with planning and execution of promotions, exhibitions, and social events.
• Oversee the security and general condition of company vehicles, property, and equipment
used by the sales team.
• Achieve regional sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, onboarding,
training, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; clearly
communicate job expectations; conduct performance appraisals; and ensure compliance
with company policies and procedures.
Minimum requirements
▪ Grade 12 Certificate
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering
▪ Minimum 10 years of proven sales experience
▪ Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience managing a sales force
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering
▪ Minimum 10 years of proven sales experience
▪ Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience managing a sales force
