Executive Vice President: Business Development Strategy and Operations-EMEA – South Africa

Reference: RM169S

With over two decades of experience, this candidate has proven to be a highly accomplished Senior Business Development Executive and strategist, excelling in roles such as Managing Director, General Manager, and Country Manager. They have a robust background in promoting brands and representing company values across business interactions, consistently surpassing sales targets and fostering significant relationships in the corporate and public sectors. Their expertise spans across account management, sales strategy development, and business development, with a particular focus on integrating technology solutions to drive business growth. They have demonstrated exceptional leadership in coordinating with various stakeholders, including customers, retail partners, and distribution partners, to achieve sales objectives and maintain strong professional relationships.

Functional Skills and Areas of Expertise:

  • Account Management
  • Executive Management
  • Business Development Strategy
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Sales Pipeline Development
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Program Development and Implementation
  • Understanding of Business Functions
  • Strategy Development

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved a target of €5.9 million within three months against a target of €10 million.
  • Successfully led teams to achieve over R660 million in new business over three years, doubling the targeted amount.
  • Consistently overachieved sales targets, with notable achievements such as achieving R157.3 million against a target of R22 million in one fiscal year.
  • Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies that resulted in significant revenue growth, including a R55 million achievement against a target of R30 million.
  • Played a key role in winning major contracts, such as a R46 million contract for public sector services and a R9 million contract for software services.
South African Candidate