Business Development & Marketing Executive
Manufacturing
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
You will drive growth, profitability, and market expansion within the Textile and Soft Furnishings Manufacturing Industry.
This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development, marketing, and revenue generation across multiple sectors, including hospitality, retail, e-commerce, and export markets. You will identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, develop and execute marketing strategies, and build long-term relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, or Business Development.
- At least 10 years of experience, you will bring a strong background in market research, strategic planning, and sales growth.
- Demonstrate expertise in launching new revenue streams.
- Demonstrate expertise in driving international expansion in the SADC region, East and North Africa, BRICS+ countries and Europe.
- Demonstrate expertise in implementing sustainable business strategies.
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and an aptitude for identifying market trends are essential.
- The role demands excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a high-performing team.
- Success requires a high level of computer literacy, financial acumen, and the ability to work under pressure to achieve business objectives.
- Success requires a high level of computer literacy, financial acumen, and the ability to work under pressure to achieve business objectives.
Key responsibilities include establishing a business development unit, developing and executing a 3-to-5-year revenue growth plan, and overseeing innovative marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
