Business Development Engineer
Job Description
Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Full time
Business Development EngineerCenturion, South Africa Posted on 12/05/2025
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Engineer for an International well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for someone to further our footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boostingsales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with their clients. You will be the front of thecompany and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. To excel in this role, you shouldhave a hunger to chase and close new business. This position involves 60% Business Related skills, and 40%Engineering. The preference for Engineers as Business Developers is because of their technical engineering skills andknowledge towards detail of the products.
Additional information
Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and int. time zones)
Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous)
Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport)
Having strong interpersonal and communication skills
Availability: Immediate (Advantageous)
Must be well presented at all times
Show adequate IT efficiency
Own reliable transport
Responsibilities and duties will include:
Promote the company's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met
Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic)
Identify new markets and improve sales
Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events
Qualifications
BEng Degree - Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic
BCom - Marketing or Business
Matric with at least 6 distinctions, or an average of 85% (Non-negotiable)
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