Job Description

When it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments, the whole world trusts Giesecke+Devrient. Now you too can discover your passion for the world of payment systems. Giesecke+Devrient is a globally active high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. As a trusted partner of central banks and the entire currency industry, we increase security and efficiency in cash circulation. Our 170 years of experience xe2x80x93 combined with new, digital solutions xe2x80x93 makes us the world market leader in Advanced Currency Management. As part of the G+D Group, we offer a wide range of development opportunities in an international, family-owned company, with more than 12,600 employees worldwide. We are convinced that the key to success is in the diversity of our employees. Thatxe2x80x99s why it depends on you personally xe2x80x93 letxe2x80x99s shape the future of currencies together!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The main purpose of this position is to analyse client requirements and provide world class recommendation reports for client in order to achieve long-term business goals.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Maintain a high degree of engagement and interaction with central and commercial sales and service teams
• Provide input into account plans and consulting opportunities as well as client proposal writing
• Identify and create new business opportunities, in existing and new segments through a consulting approach
• Research and development of industry specific information per country and presentation thereof
• Costing for all consulting efforts in client projects, quotations and purchases pipeline management
• Research and development of industry specific information per country and presentation thereof
• Review of existing SLAxe2x80x99s and formulate consulting opportunities
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study potential of new products
• Report to senior management on company product technical issues as well as technical developments within the market
• Present at industry conferences on research topics of interest
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in both process and finished products
• Manage trial or testing programs for products/services through the management of staff and assignment of staff and utilization of resources
• Budgeting and cost forecasting of technical development or research programs
• Research business or economic trends and recommend viable new growth strategies
• Explore opportunities to submit requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Create strategic alliances among similar but non-competing businesses
• Become a company's twin subject matter expert and PR representative and write regular blogs for the company website or post news to social media platform

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar role & Retail and Banking software consulting experience
• Business process engineering or related field (desirable)
• Travel into Africa

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or relevant field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Great presentation and public speaking skills
• Highly organised & professional
• Business development, research and development experience
• Project management fundamentals
• Innovative, be able to develop new and creative ideas to address problems and bring in additional revenue
• Analytical with strong attention to detail

Contact

Venesa Lubisi

venesa.lubisi@gi-de.com

0027 11 309 4900

Job offer

Job Details

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Job Title
Business Consultant Business Sector
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology South Africa
Oxford Parks
3rd Floor
8 Parks Boulevard Buildin Requisition ID
22252
Location
Johannesburg, ZA Career level
Experienced and Graduates Job Type
Fulltime, Permanent


Contact
Venesa Lubisi
venesa.lubisi@gi-de.com
0027 11 309 4900