Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead our growth across Africa. If you're passionate about building strategic partnerships, driving market expansion, and navigating diverse business landscapes, this is your opportunity to make a continent-wide impact.



About the Company



Belgotex is Africa's leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.



Corporate Values:



Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards, and we can't do any of this alone.



We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.



Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.



Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.



Courage: We're not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.



Purpose of this Role:



The HR & Compliance Specialist ensures that the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory obligations related to B-BBEE, Skills Development, and Employment Equity. This role is responsible for coordinating audits, preparing submissions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting management in driving transformation and compliance initiatives.



Key Responsibilities:



1. Performance & Strategy


Analyse sales data and KPIs to assess location performance Develop and implement strategies to meet regional targets and drive growth Identify underperforming branches and create action plans for improvement

2. Customer experience:


Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across all locations Address escalated customer complaints and implement service improvements Promote brand consistency and excellence in customer service Monitor opportunities for discretionary and mandatory grant applications.

3. Budgeting & Resource Management:


Manage regional budgets and control operational costs Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity Forecast sales and expenses to support financial planning

4. Markets:


Researching potential markets in select countries Understanding of relative markets and business acumen Examine risks and potential of new markets Identifying suitable partners and distribution channels


A Diploma / Degree in Sales/Marketing Minimum of 10 years' experience in the sales and marketing environment Minimum of 10 years' experience in the sales segments of retail & specifying Experience within the flooring industry would be advantageous Computer literate - MS Excel , Word , PowerPoint etc A proven track record Bilingual in several key languages would be advantageous Numeracy and analytical skills Willingness to travel out the country for extended periods * To perform role independently