CERTIFICATION JUNIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER 1

Introduction

Bureau Veritas South Africa is recruiting a Junior Certification Business Developer. The position is based in Morningside, Johannesburg, reporting to the Head of Certification.

The Business Developer will be responsible for contacting clients to promote our certification and training services and enhance our sales targets.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Sales or Business Administration (advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience required
• Experience in Business Development essential
• Cold calling experience is a must
• Must have working experience in a target driven environment
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Background in selling training products would be an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO standards would be an advantage
• Willing and able to travel

Job Specification

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the Certification departments’ sales activities specific for training courses and certification contracts;
• Contact clients in order to introduce Training and Certification services;
• Generate certification quotations;
• Set up meetings to present certification proposals;
• Submitting of tenders for certification.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Presentation and negotiation skills
• Must be target driven
• A team player and cooperative
• Customer service orientated
• Pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, hard worker and continuous learner
• Time management
• Accountability
• Commitment

*This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change.