Job Description

We're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to help grow our client base and expand market presence.
In this role, you will identify new business opportunities, build strong relationships with potential clients, and develop strategic plans to drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with a proven track record in sales or business development and the ability to close deals and drive long-term value.
Skills and Experience
What you'll do:

• To diversify the customer base. Sell products, solutions and services to existing or new customers.
• Compilation of quotations, tenders and solutions by the required due dates
• Assist operations with project execution functions as and when required.
• Follow-up on back orders and communicate any delays to customers
• Continuous feedback to the customer regarding the progress of the order

Develop and maintain good customer relationships for the future growth of the company * Use the various sales tools (CRM, ERP etc)

• Prepare and deliver presentation to new or existing customers
• Assisting the customers with vendor registrations or our credit applications
• Liaison with customers with regards to payment terms e.g. COD etc
• Follow up on technical questions from customers and conduct regular site or customer visits
• Evaluate customer inquiries and technical feasibility of projects
• Interface with the Company's engineering departments regarding customer requirements and specifications
• Support development of sales and marketing material

Your expertise:

• 5 to 10 years function related experience in Automated Metering Reading hardware, software and related services.
• Detailed Technical knowledge of the above technologies and application thereof
• Demonstrated ability in building customer relationships
• Preferred to have related work experience in Sub-Sahara African countries.

Qualifications:

• Matric Certificate
• Electrical Diploma or Equivalent
• Qualifications preferred:

• B.Eng (Electrical)

Other
Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent Position
• Location: Pretoria
• Work environment: 5 days at Office and Client sites
• Travel: Local and International travel as and when required

Why work for us?
Connected Industrial Eco-systems:
The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities. With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity. Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world's resources.
One of the leading Tech companies in the country:

• The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.
• Great career development , an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.
• Values based organisation , with bold and courageous people centred leadership.
• Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.