Business Development Executive at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job description

Min requirements:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• 5 years plus and applicable experience Senior Level

Knowledge and understanding of the following is essential:

• Understanding of telecommunications industry
• Extensive Business Development experience
• Regulatory bodies
• Ability to close large deals and /or tenders
• People leadership Skills
• Articulate and well groomed
• Prepaid electricity experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Sales Strategy and Marketing

• Understanding of Industry
• Understanding of Competitiors
• Monitor regulatory changes
• Develop and provide input to marketing material
• Develop a 'seamless' launching strategy with no reduction in service delivery

b)Business Development

• Propose 'fit for purpose' solutions
• Preparation of tender documents -Submission, Attend briefing meetings, Follow-up
• Close large deals
• Evaluate and sort out problems
• escalate id required
• Ensure effective resolutions - follow-up and feedback

c)Client Retention , service and Collaboration

• Sustain client relationships
• Ensure planned social interactions are taking place (sports events etc)
• Ensure actively involved in customer relations (golf days)
• effective client retention maintained
• Minimum client cancellations