Head Of Business Development Africa

Description:

Head of Business Development
Location: South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: R85,000
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
Reports To: Head of Operations & CEO

Hire Resolve is seeking a Head of Business Development to join our client, who specializes in design and building custom solar energy systems to help businesses meet their energy goals. They offer both microgrid and grid-connected solar power solutions across Africa.

Job Overview
The Head of Business Development will lead the company's efforts to grow and find new business opportunities. This role involves working with internal teams and external partners to improve our services and products, while ensuring we meet market demands. The ideal candidate should be proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create strategies to drive demand and grow revenue.
• Negotiate and manage business agreements with clients.
• Conduct financial modeling for new business opportunities.
• Lead cost-benefit analyses for new ventures.
• Introduce new technologies to improve our offerings.
• Work with internal teams to adapt to new business opportunities.
• Research market trends to stay ahead of industry changes.
• Develop business development plans that align with company goals.
• Provide reports on potential revenue and business risks.
• Lead efforts to improve data analytics and market research.
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes.
• Lead local and regional team discussions on business decisions.
• Manage new business projects based on market feedback.
• Build relationships with industry players and partners.
• Manage the department’s budget and financial planning.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Motivated and a flexible team player.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with construction contracts preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Solution-oriented and good at problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven sales and business development experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Gillian Weideman at gillian.weideman@hireresolve.us
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:
• Use "Head Of Business Development" as the subject in the email.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Requirements:

• Create strategies to drive demand and grow revenue.
• Negotiate and manage business agreements with clients.
• Conduct financial modeling for new business opportunities.
• Lead cost-benefit analyses for new ventures.
• Introduce new technologies to improve our offerings.
• Work with internal teams to adapt to new business opportunities.
• Research market trends to stay ahead of industry changes.
• Develop business development plans that align with company goals.
• Provide reports on potential revenue and business risks.
• Lead efforts to improve data analytics and market research.
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes.
• Lead local and regional team discussions on business decisions.
• Manage new business projects based on market feedback.
• Build relationships with industry players and partners.
• Manage the department’s budget and financial planning.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

• Motivated and a flexible team player.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with construction contracts preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Solution-oriented and good at problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven sales and business development experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Gillian Weideman at gillian.weideman@hireresolve.us
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:
• Use "Head Of Business Development" as the subject in the email.