Description:
Our client is looking for a high-energy, results-driven Business Development Manager with a proven hunter mindset to aggressively grow new business across technical, construction, DIY, and chemical markets. This role is 100% focused on new customer acquisition — once a customer is successfully onboarded, the account is handed over to the sales team.This position is suited to a self-starter who thrives on prospecting, closing deals, and opening doors in competitive markets. Key Responsibilities- Aggressively prospect, target, and secure new customers across assigned industries
- Drive the entire new business sales cycle from cold calling to deal closure and onboarding
- Identify untapped markets, dormant accounts, and competitor clients
- Present and sell technical product solutions with confidence and credibility
- Consistently meet and exceed new business targets
- Build a strong, high-value new business pipeline
- Ensure seamless handover of newly onboarded clients to the internal sales team
- Maintain accurate reporting on leads, opportunities, and conversions
Industry Knowledge & Experience Required
Construction
- Solid working knowledge of the construction industry
- Proven experience with sealants, adhesives, bonding and plastering agents
- Exposure to:
- Property Development
- Guttering
- Glass & Glazing
- Waterproofing
- Cold Room & Refrigeration
- Paint Contractors
- Woodworking & Carpentry
- Strong understanding of the DIY and hardware retail market
- Experience selling sealants, adhesives, bonding and plastering agents
- Previous exposure to DIY or hardware retail sales is essential
- Knowledge of the chemical industry
- Familiarity with:
- Anti-foams
- Emulsions
- Foam Control Agents
- Silicone Fluids (application knowledge advantageous)
- Exposure to:
- Industrial, Hygiene, Cleaning, and Food & Beverage chemical sectors
Requirements
- Proven experience in new business development (not account management)
- Strong closing and negotiation skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
The Client Offers
- Competitive basic salary with performance-driven commission, motor vehicle allowance, petrol allowance and provident fund.
- Clear focus on new business wins and measurable results
- Opportunity to represent high-value, technical product solutions
- A role for someone who wants ownership, autonomy, and impact
Please send your CV and salary expectation to Pieter, email: careers@servicesolutions.co.za
Requirements:
- Aggressively prospect, target, and secure new customers across assigned industries
- Drive the entire new business sales cycle from cold calling to deal closure and onboarding
- Identify untapped markets, dormant accounts, and competitor clients
- Present and sell technical product solutions with confidence and credibility
- Consistently meet and exceed new business targets
- Build a strong, high-value new business pipeline
- Ensure seamless handover of newly onboarded clients to the internal sales team
- Maintain accurate reporting on leads, opportunities, and conversions
- Solid working knowledge of the construction industry
- Proven experience with sealants, adhesives, bonding and plastering agents
- Exposure to:
- Property Development
- Guttering
- Glass & Glazing
- Waterproofing
- Cold Room & Refrigeration
- Paint Contractors
- Woodworking & Carpentry
- Property Development
- Guttering
- Glass & Glazing
- Waterproofing
- Cold Room & Refrigeration
- Paint Contractors
- Woodworking & Carpentry
- Strong understanding of the DIY and hardware retail market
- Experience selling sealants, adhesives, bonding and plastering agents
- Previous exposure to DIY or hardware retail sales is essential
- Knowledge of the chemical industry
- Familiarity with:
- Anti-foams
- Emulsions
- Foam Control Agents
- Silicone Fluids (application knowledge advantageous)
- Exposure to:
- Industrial, Hygiene, Cleaning, and Food & Beverage chemical sectors
- Anti-foams
- Emulsions
- Foam Control Agents
- Silicone Fluids (application knowledge advantageous)
- Industrial, Hygiene, Cleaning, and Food & Beverage chemical sectors
- Proven experience in new business development (not account management)
- Strong closing and negotiation skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Competitive basic salary with performance-driven commission, motor vehicle allowance, petrol allowance and provident fund.
- Clear focus on new business wins and measurable results
- Opportunity to represent high-value, technical product solutions
- A role for someone who wants ownership, autonomy, and impact
16 Jan 2026;
from:
careers24.com