Business Development Manager - Electrical and Cables

Business Development Manager - Electrical and CablesLocation: East RandSalary: R700 000 - R950 000 CTC negotiableEducation & Experience Diploma or Degree in Electrical or relatedMinimum 5 years of technical sales experience in the electrical/cable industry or relatedTechnical understanding of electrical infrastructureEPC projects experience.Ability to work with customers and partners on technical questions and solutions.Ability to coordinate amongst multidisciplinary teams (both internally and externally)Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken.Ability to work well in a matrix organisational structure.Knowledge of project management will be advantageous Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop sales opportunities for electrical/cable solutions focusing on small to large power projects including solar photovoltaic and energy storage.Provide guidance on different solutionsNew business development.Establish relationships with stakeholders.Develop detailed and accurate project cost based on the technical bill of materials;Develop clear scope definitions and limits of supply for proposals aligned to the project cost budget.Develop sales with new and existing accounts in assigned areasDevelop competitive strategies to sales objectives and maintain knowledge of competitor activity.Provide input on the business plan to ensure sales sustainability.Build and maintain strong relationship with customers and influencers within the industryParticipate in contracts negotiations.Keeping abreast with industry trends