New Business Development Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced New Business Development Manager to

lead a team of Sales Representatives in identifying, acquiring and

developing new business opportunities across South Africa. The role

combines sales leadership, field sales management, customer acquisition

and distribution expansion to increase market coverage and achieve

business growth targets.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and coach a team of approximately 5–8 Sales

Representatives operating across South Africa.

• Set individual and team sales targets, monitor performance and

manage daily field sales activities.

• Identify, approach and onboard new retail customers, resellers and

business accounts.

• Expand market coverage into new regions, towns and sales channels.

• Travel regularly across provinces to support the sales team, conduct

market visits and personally develop new accounts.

• Manage the new business development pipeline and report on sales

progress, new accounts and growth opportunities.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions and skills

development activities for Sales Representatives.

• Monitor market coverage, competitor activity and in-store sales

execution.

• Manage the team's operating budget, including travel and incentives,

within approved guidelines.

• Collaborate with senior sales management and account

management teams to align new business activities with overall

sales objectives.

• Identify opportunities to improve distribution, customer acquisition

and sales performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Solid sales experience, including experience as a Sales

Representative or in a similar field sales role.

• Proven experience leading and managing a team of Sales

Representatives.

• Experience managing a regional or multi-province sales structure will

be advantageous.

• Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances or FMCG will

be advantageous.

• A qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management or a

related field will be advantageous.

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across South Africa.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.

• Excellent communication, planning and organisational abilities.

• A proactive, results-driven approach with a strong focus on new

business acquisition