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BUSINESS DEVELOPER

Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is the commercial hub that manages and implements business activities of the University of Pretoria (UP). Wholly-owned by the University, the company manages and executes the commercial research and training activities of the University.

The Training Solutions division has a vacant position of a Business Developer whose key outputs include business intelligence generation, conceptualisation of solutions and services, new business generation, business administration and reporting.

Peromnes post level:

Closing date:

Minimum requirements:

Education and qualifications:

- 11
- 20 September 2023
- • Relevant three-year tertiary qualification (Commercial, business or sales-related).
  • An MBA will be an added advantage.
- • Valid driver’s license.
  • South African citizen.

Knowledge, skills and experiences:
• 5 years’ experience in business development and marketing.
• 5 years’ experience in a training environment.
• 5 years’ experience in proposals, tenders, quotations and report writing.
• 5 years’ experience in business generation.
• Customer and solution focused.
• Proficiency in English.
• Training market knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Ability to establish, manage and grow a business portfolio through this position of business
developer for short course opportunities.
• Ability to develop business intelligence and to transform that into sound solutions and
services.
• Strong conceptualisation ability.
• Ability to market solutions and services to a diverse client base, including the public and
private sectors, locally and internationally.
• Ability to unlock funders and funding opportunities.
• Ability to operate in a high pressure, target-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Ability to build rapport and value for clients.
• High energy levels and resilience.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Business intelligence generation.
• Conceptualisation of solutions and services.
• New business generation.
• Business administration and reporting.

Executed through:
• Development of a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer
satisfaction.
• Conducting research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Conduct the value cycle of business developer activities.
• Promoting the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Preparing proposals, tenders & contracts ensuring adherence to governance principles.
• Ensure effective handover to execution team to rollout projects
• Monitoring sales, revenue, invoices, debtors, etc.
• Providing reliable feedback and ongoing support.
• Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Application Process

Step 1: Please download and complete the application form
Step 2: CVs and completed application forms may be sent to hr@enterprises.up.ac.za by
16h00 on 20 September 2023.
• Please note that if you have not heard from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date, you can consider your application
unsuccessful.
• Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, appointment in this position will be made in line with the
company’s Employment Equity Plan.

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