
NEW BUNINESS DEVELOPER - PETROCHEM/RETAIL
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is driven by sales, marketing and new business ventures.
- Compiles a territory business plan and call agenda.
- Scans the Group territory to identify potential new locations for new retail service stations, truck stops or commercial installations.
- Identify potential sites within the region, including retail and commercial.
- Call on potential owners, developers, or managers for potential business opportunities.
- Compile business proposals, compiling a detailed business plan per potential site.
- Conduct market research in requirements within the region.
- Monitors and benchmarks external trends, including competitors, regulations and fuel industry trends.
- Monitors and regularly conducts field visits and research to establish competitor activity in the area.
- Understanding the competitors in the market, to ensure we remain relevant and ahead of the game.
- Devises and develops site and area specific strategies to counter any aggressive competitor activity.
- Report to CEO on competitors and opportunities in the network.
- Compile report with supporting photographic evidence on findings.
- SA Oil industry experience (Non-negotiable).
- Property and or retail experience favourable.
- Able to travel on a regular basis, own vehicle required.
- Market research experience.
- 3 to 5 years previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong communication skills and able to build rapport with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Well articulate, a good listener and a strong communicator.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically in the best interests of the company.
- Well-presented
- Able to work independently and self-disciplined, as the role is often done remotely or whilst travelling.
- Proficient in English and/or Afrikaans