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Business Development Manager: Electronic Engineering

E&D Recruiters

Johannesburg · On-site Full-time Senior 1mo ago

About the role

Minimum Requirements

  • BEng (Electronic Engineering)
  • A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the electronic/software development industry
  • Minimum 5 years project management experience
  • Minimum 510 years' experience in business development and customer relations
  • Experience in business development or strategic sales within industrial or engineering markets.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, industrial electronics, or power electronics.
  • Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, or industrial equipment manufacturers.
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple internal departments and manage complex commercial opportunities.
  • Strong communication, planning, and strategic thinking capability

Responsibilities

Business Development

  • Identify and develop new opportunities within rail, mining, automotive power electronics, EV infrastructure, and defense vehicle electrical systems.
  • Develop structured strategies for international market growth.

Customer Relationship Management

Cross-Functional Strategy Execution

  • Interface with Managing Director and Senior Management.
  • Coordinate internally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Internal Sales, and Application Engineers.
  • Ensure internal teams understand strategic priorities and customer requirements.
  • Monitor progress of commercial initiatives across departments.

Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence

  • Monitor global market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.
  • Provide structured market intelligence to senior management.
  • Support development of long-term commercial strategy.
  • Reporting

Skills

Application EngineersBusiness DevelopmentCustomer RelationsDefense Vehicle Electrical SystemsElectrical SystemsElectronic EngineeringEV InfrastructureIndustrial ElectronicsIndustrial Equipment ManufacturersInternal SalesMarket IntelligenceMiningOEMsOperationsPower ElectronicsProject ManagementRailStrategic SalesSystem Integrators

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