WHAT IS ON OFFER


Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager Mining & Metals – Southern Africa to join the team in Johannesburg. This individual will be responsible for leading the development of the overall Southern Africa region, covering South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola and Zimbabwe. And deliver on the assigned target objectives for new business and key renewals.


ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.


We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.


DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE


Required Competencies

• Experience leading and developing people.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to and present to a range of audiences,
• sometimes acting as a translator between parties.
• Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach.
• The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes.
• The ability to motivate others and lead change.
• A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change.
• A strong interest in business and business development.
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on mindset with a can-do attitude.

Required Knowledge and Work Experience

• Proven success leading and contributing as a technical project/program manager in diverse projects ranging in scale from local to global impact.
• Must have previously supervised or managed direct reports.
• Exposure to, and preferably operating experience in Southern Africa.
• Experience and demonstrated success in working in a cross-border, international, matrix structure organization.
• Experience selling complex solutions B2B to multinational companies in a relevant, global environment.
• Proven track record in customer focus, exposure to customer top management, product management driving results and turning opportunities into sales successes.
• Experience of living/working in an emerging market would be an advantage.
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience with Metals & Mining.
• Experience within the TIC industry preferred.
• Valid South African Work Permit
• 5 -10 Years work experience.
• Speaking English being a must / Speaking Portuguese being a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science.
• Marketing/BD/Science qualification/Technical qualification related.
• Computer literacy (including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and working knowledge on LIMS).
• Proficiency in English (read, write and speak).
• Valid driver’s licence.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match


CLOSING DATE: 22 November 2024