Business Development Engineer

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Engineer for an International well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for someone to further our footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with their clients. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. To excel in this role, you should have a hunger to chase and close new business. This position involves 60% Business Related skills, and 40% Engineering. The preference for Engineers as Business Developers is because of their technical engineering skills and knowledge towards detail of the products. Additional information Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and int. time zones) Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience) Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous) Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport) Having strong interpersonal and communication skills Availability: Immediate (Advantageous) Must be well presented at all times Show adequate IT efficiency Own reliable transport Responsibilities and duties will include: Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic) Identify new markets and improve sales Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events Requirements Qualifications BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic BCom - Marketing or Business Matric with at least 6 distinctions, or an average of 85% (Non-negotiable)