BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AFRICA (Johannesburg)

Location:	Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	18th Jun 2010
Closing Date:	16th Jul 2010
Posted By:	ACCETIS INTERNATIONAL
Details:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AFRICA (Johannesburg) Our client is a recognized worldwide reference in the extraction and transformation of minerals. The Group constantly innovates to offer a wide range of products and services to its industrial customers. Today, their 90 production sites are located in Europe, North-America and Africa. For the sales office based in Johannesburg, they are currently looking for a: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AFRICA (Johannesburg) Mission You will be in charge of maintaining/developing profitable sales to the mining industry in Africa and optimizing the supply chain process. You will report directly to the Market Manager Mining Industry Africa. Responsibilities • Identify and follow up new projects offering sales potential • Carry out inland supply chain studies for specific projects or countries • Identify and evaluate various competitive supply chain opportunities, in collaboration with the back-office • Negotiate sales (volume, price, margin) with mining customers • Support the Market Manager Mining Industry Africa • Support and/or lead projects in Africa • Contribute to enhance the company’s knowledge and visibility among the African mining and logistical communities. Experience and competences • Higher education • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Africa and international “inland” transport/logistics • Knowledge of the mining industry culture & practices is an asset • Exposure to sales activities • Bilingual French/English (written and spoken) • Commercial flair & instinct • Experience in international trade & commerce • At ease with multicultural environments • Willing to travel for 25 to 40 % of the time across the African continent • Excellent negotiation skills and entrepreneurship • Good organization & planning skills. Our client offers an exciting and challenging international working environment with a competitive salary package and fringe benefits. Qualified & experienced candidates are invited to send their cv.

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