Location, Bryanston, Johannesburg, Advertised By Agency, Job Type Full-Time

Business Development Managers for Global Leader in Business Events / Exhibitions - R20 000 pm + Com Company based in Bryanston

Global Leader in Business Events and Exhibitions are currently seeking 3 x Business Development Managers to join their growing Company.

Each BDM will be allocated to an event /exhibition and will be responsible for selling both Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities to high level Companies and Individuals. Occasional Overseas Travel. Valid Passport Essential.

At least 50% of the day is spent on the phone making calls to new and existing customers (non-negotiable).

Balance of day is made up of client meetings, so own car essential. You will need to prepare proposals, quotes etc.

The environment is structured, mainly office based, so this will not fit Candidates who come from an unstructured sales environment and who come and go.

Candidates must have completed a degree or diploma in Events Management / Journalism. At least 2 years sales experience, business to business would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities: Market Research, planning and positioning, Sales, Campaign Management, Account Management, Customer Service, Business Development, Marketing, Financial Management and productivity

Core Competencies: Puts First Things First, Customer Focus, Adaptability ,Influencing others

Key Skills: Innovative and creative, Customer/market focused, Research ability and analytical, Commercially minded, business acumen, Superior written and verbal communication skills, Interpersonal, relationship management and networking skills, Planning/time management/self-organization and self-discipline, Initiative - proactive and able to work independently, Able to work with others and in a team, Dependable – takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments

Qualifications and Knowledge: Industry knowledge, Copy writing principles, Negotiation techniques, Conference production format, processes and standards, Word processing and basic spreadsheet fundamentals, Driver's license and own transport required at attend meetings with buyers

Please send detailed CV to: michele@cirgongroup.co.za