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SENIOR 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 Senior 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:

- 10
30 November 2022

- • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- • Relevant three‐year tertiary qualification (Commercial, business or sales‐related).
- • An MBA will be an added advantage.
- • A valid driver’s licence.
- • South African citizen.

Knowledge and experience:

• 5 ‐ 7 years’ experience in business development and marketing.
• 5 ‐ 7 years’ experience in a training environment.
• 5 ‐ 7 years’ experience in project, financial and contract management.
• 5 ‐ 7 years’ experience in proposals, tenders, quotations and report writing.
• 5 ‐ 7 years’ experience in business generation.
• Customer centricity.
• Proficiency in English.
• Market knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Ability to establish, manage and grow a business portfolio through research, advisory and
consulting 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.
• 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.
• Arranging business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promoting the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Preparing contracts ensuring adherence to governance principles.
• 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: Submit the completed application form and your CV to hr@enterprises.up.ac.za by
16h00 on 30 November 2022.
• 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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