Business Development Manager South Africa District(SAF)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a dynamic sports company that organizes exciting challenges throughout the year, fostering a spirit of competition and teamwork. In addition to our passion for sports, we are also a cutting-edge technology company, constantly innovating and investing in digital transformation. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries and embracing the future of technology.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with regional teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful business development and sales growth. The ideal candidate combines strong sales and business development expertise with excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

• Deliver the sales budget for the South Africa District.
• Visit customers, their branches, and their 2nd level customers.
• Plan and report travel activities across the region.
• Provide monthly Business Development Reports from the region.
• Support regions with technical and marketing activities.
• Hold seasonal, trade, and marketing campaigns.
• Provide customers with sales data using company BI/Power BI tools.
• Map the competition in the region.
• Cooperate with local ITG representatives.
• Travel to Europe 1-3 times per year.
• Spend around 80% of working time traveling.
• Company car and travel expenses allowance in line with company policy.

• West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.
• East Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• Central Africa: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe.
• Southern Africa: Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe.

WHAT DO YOU BRING?

Proven experience in business development or sales management, ideally in multi-country African markets.
Strong knowledge of sales planning, reporting, and BI tools (Power BI preferred).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively (around 80% of the time).

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

A challenging role in a dynamic international company.
Opportunity to work across multiple African markets and gain strategic experience.
Company car and travel expense allowance according to company policy.
Regular collaboration with global teams and exposure to international business.
Supportive and growth-oriented work environment.