Business Development Specialist

at  Brenntag

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Our team in Johannesburg currently has an opening for a Business Development Specialist - Animal Nutrition
Brenntag SA is looking for an experienced Business Development Specialist, Animal Nutrition. The Bus Dev Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships within the Animal Nutrition industry. This position drives sales growth by creating selling strategies to grow market share in each relevant product and service offering, develops and leverages relationships with clients, and provides excellent customer service and technical expertise as required. The territory is South Africa

Manage key suppliers, increasing exclusive supplier business.
Develop and maintain long term relationships with key decision makers with principles and customers.
Provide technical support for sales team and customers.
Assist in the development of supplier products within SA and neighboring countries.
Improve organisation’s market position.
Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and competitors i.e., Research the competition and the markets, and customers to stay abreast of competitors, developments in competitive products, and changes in the market. Share information with sales team as necessary
Identify new business opportunities.
Participate in setting pricing solutions.
Attend industry events.
Identify opportunities for campaigns, fairs, services and distribution channels that will increase sales.
Adhere to Company Standard Operating Procedures & Policies