Business Development Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Tanzania. Reporting to the General Manager - Tanzania and Kenya, you will play an important role in the company's group strategy for diversification and growth through innovation and collaboration and ensuring the highest levels of integrity in order to meet client’s needs and expectations. You will be responsible for the profit growth of the Tanzania & Kenya businesses and managing the business profitability by overseeing  agreed business development strategies. The role also involves, establishing and managing relationships with clients and communities that will lead to a diversified portfolio and significant growth of the business. 

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Required Competencies

• Team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative in the best interest of both the client and the company 
• Ability to adapt seamlessly to change 
• Quality oriented 
• Customer service oriented 
• Ability to react quickly to changes in the market dynamics

Required Work Experience

• Strong sales experience
• Experience in Mineralogy and/or metallurgy business development
• Experience working in the local market in Tanzania and/ or Kenya
• Proven track record of sales 
• Have an existing network of business contacts 
• A minimum of 5 years experience, preferably within a TIC company or in the mining or logistics industry. 
  

Required Qualifications

• University Business Management related degree 
• Valid unrestricted driving licence 

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.