Senior Sales Business Development Manager - Hydraulics/ Engineering, Zambia/ Kitwe

About

An international hydraulic engineering company requires the above to oversee daily business operations, drive strategic growth, and lead cross-functional teams in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily business operations, driving strategic growth, and leading cross-functional teams in South Africa.
• Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Leading and managing all business departments including operations, sales, and marketing.
• Monitoring and evaluating overall company performance against KPIs and financial targets.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with the finance team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Leading recruitment, performance management, and staff development to maintain a high-performance team.
• Identifying new market opportunities and driving business development initiatives.
• Implementing risk management policies and ensuring the business continuity plan is in place.
• Promoting a positive company culture and uphold corporate values.

Requirements

• A Mechanical engineering or a relevant mechanical qualification is essential for this role.
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field is essential (MBA preferred).
• Previous senior management experience, having worked within the hydraulic industry is essential.
• Financial acumen and experience managing P&L.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Package & Remuneration

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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