Marketing and Business Development Executive – Reference RBMABDE

Main job function

• Establish a business development unit to drive revenue through new business development opportunities in terms of the company’s turnaround strategy.
• Responsible for developing a 3-to-5-year implementation plan to drive and increase revenue for the business.
• Responsible for developing a Marketing strategy according to trends and customer requirements and establishing new markets for the products to ensure company sustainability.
• Responsible for the staffing of the business development unit.
• Extensive market research planning and reporting.
• Conceive and develop efficient and intuitive marketing strategies to the Hospitality, Retail, e-Commerce, Exports industries to develop sustainable growth.
• Oversee the implementation of marketing strategies i.e. advertising, communication campaigns (TV, social media, radio, etc), exhibitions and promotional events.
• Develop and grow new business opportunities in both hospitality and retail in the SADC region; East and North Africa; the BRICS + countries; Europe.
• Build on existing relationships to develop and grow new business opportunities for the company.
• Analysis the performance of the current products and formulate future business strategy accordingly.
• Present new category recommendations regularly to Sales Manager and Key Account Managers (financials, reasoning/trends, and plans).
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new product ideas in the local and international markets.
• Develop strategies based
• Build strong relationships with current and new customers with locally and internationally.
• Forecasting business projections & trends, formulating result-oriented plans, setting and adherence to budgets/ objectives.
• Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms, and markdowns).
• Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures
• Responsible for the Initiation of control surveys to assess customer requirements and dedication
• Responsible for sign-off of copy for diverse marketing distributions (brochures, press releases, website material etc.)
• Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Textile Technology and Product business development.

 Criteria

• 10+ years of proven track record in Development of new business and growth of current business.
• Proven track record in the Hospitality, Retail, e-Commerce, or Exports growth and new business development.
• Proven track record in Building strong long-lasting relationships with professionals at all organizational levels.
• Aptitude in identifying new areas for business growth and development.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships and provide thought leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Good business acumen with high degree of analytical skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to monitor and evaluate new opportunities in the industry.
• Proven track record in recruiting and managing a high-functioning team.
• Salary is Negotiable based on experience.

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.