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DP World City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

DP World City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Director Key Account Management Chemical in Sub-Saharan Africa will focus on DP World’s top-tier strategic clients across Chemical industry in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible for cross-selling and up-selling all DP World capabilities to existing clients and developing the business in alignment with the overall strategy. Being the support point of contact from operations for all key client matters, anticipating client needs based on industry and global trends and client performance.

The Key Account Management Chemical SSA will be responsible for maintaining and growing the existing book of business and finding new clients in the Chemical space. The role requires a successful collaboration between operations and commercial on contract renewal strategies and addressing scope change opportunities (cross-selling and up-selling) commercially within the existing business. Influence and assist with operational implementation, contributing to client’s satisfaction, reducing risk and improve profitability.

Job Context

Key Account Management Chemical SSA is critical for the success of DP World’s growth strategy and to maintain global and regional relationship with its key clients across the Chemical industry vertical.

The role will focus on client growth through extension of DP World capability offering within existing accounts (farming) as well as hunting for new business in SSA region. This role will also link with Global Key Accounts Management to align strategies and to assist in opening doors for global accounts in the SSA region as well as drive cohesion between business units in SSA.

Director Key Account Management Chemical SSA will work and influence all leaders of all relevant support functions to ensure all commercial activities are supported (operations, operational excellence, finance, IT, HR, legal,) She/he will provide leadership, processes and direction to the commercial organization and she/he will develop talents being accessible, hands-on and leading by example.

Key Performance Areas:

• Accountable for coordinating and assisting in implementing the KAM Framework for strategic existing Chemical clients, providing direction and promoting collaboration with BD Sales and operational teams.
• Meet and exceed financial growth targets for the assigned global Chemical customer accounts and/or new customers annually and expand our geographic and solutions offering footprint with these accounts across DP World service portfolio
• Maintain understanding of customers’ expectations relative to operational solutions, costs and results
• Keep key account plans relevant and up to date and measure/follow up on the strategic actions of the key account and also highlight progress to date
• Identify and in collaboration with account owners and sponsors, assist in develop relationships with key decision makers at all levels within an account
• Manage governance structure and Communications Plan by assisting scheduling and facilitating Biannual and Quarterly Business Reviews with assigned strategic clients as well as monthly operational meetings.
• Construct Account Plans in consultation with operations to understand the customer's business (strategically, operationally, financially), understand the customer's buying process and identify all influences, intimately understanding their requirements
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of current and future opportunities, quantifying number of opportunities, value of the opportunity and managing the probability to win
• Generating new Greenfields business by applying end-to-end DP World model in designing of end-to-end solutions.
• Coordinate RFQs for new business opportunities as required and renewals of existing business with assigned clients engaging other functions as required and own the commercial relationship and contract negotiations
• Follow the internal commercial process, procedures and thresholds
• Foster a close cooperation between Account Management, Business Development (Sales), Operations, Operational Excellence and all other functions (IT, HR, Finance, etc.)
• Partner with colleagues in other regions on broader opportunities for global clients and industry verticals
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Transport/Logistics
• Proven track record of having consistently achieved on a sales quota at a relevant scale

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum >8 years’ experience within the transport, logistics or freight forwarding industry (or similar service industry) with focus on Key Account Management or Sales role.
• Leading and managing a team
• Experience in Key Account Management and/or Sales
• Experience in Chemical Market/Industry in SA and/or SSA
• Experience within Logistics
• Exposure to and working knowledge of all facets of contractual requirements.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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SUMMARY:

Provide data and analytical support to manage and improve Confluent's sales processes and cycle, as well as utilizing pipeline data to help report, analyse and forecast the company's current quarter's business.

Sales Manager: Business Development

Recruiter:

Vox Telecommunications

Job Ref:

JHB /PM

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

Provide data and analytical support to manage and improve Confluent's sales processes and cycle, as well as utilizing pipeline data to help report, analyse and forecast the company's current quarter's business.

POSITION INFO:

Job Objective

• Be responsible for accurate forecasting and pipeline analytics as well as reporting and analysis of sales results (including system dashboards)
• Work with the (A)VP of Sales, RSD's and Finance to refine go-to-market models and sales methodology, including identifying and solving pain points within the organization and sales process
• Proactively identify issues and solutions to improve the efficiency of the sales force
• Participate in weekly, quarterly and annual sales planning by preparing and supporting the delivery of specific sales coverage and forecasting analytics
• Lead efforts to standardize processes and systems (e.g. Salesforce.com) to enable accurate and efficient data collection and management of the company’s sales efforts
• Partner with the Sales leaders to facilitate our global sales territory planning, by creating and allocating territories as the sales team grows
• Own communication to the field and maintain calendar of communications from a global to subregion standpoint as well as sales process adoption
• Manage all daily ad hoc requests from all business units (Finance, Compensation, AE’s, Data Science, etc.)
• Work closely with other Sales Operations Managers to share knowledge, best practices and facilitate standardization across the whole sales organization
  
  

• Grade 12
• BA/BS degree
• Experienced working with a Partner Channel Team is a plus
• 3-5 years of Sales Operations experience preferably in a SaaS/cloud company
  
  

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• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and display diplomatic and remarkable interpersonal skills with colleagues and other partners
• Knowledge of Tableau and Anaplan is a plus
• Excellent communicator with proven ability to clearly convey ideas and information in written and verbal form to a variety of audiences
• Comfortable engaging at all levels in an organization to deliver results
• Deep understanding of Salesforce best-practices and functionality

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales and Business Development
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Sales Manager: Business Development
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Strategic Sales Leadership | Technology Solutions

Drive growth. Enable innovation.

This is a strategic opportunity to lead a high-performing B2B sales team within a fintech and asset-leasing environment. You’ll shape market expansion, mentor BDMs, and spearhead customer-centric innovation across enterprise sales operations.

About the Role
As Sales Manager, you’ll lead a national team of Business Development Managers (BDMs), aligning their efforts to group strategy. From sales planning and performance management to pipeline development and stakeholder collaboration, your role will directly impact profitability, operations, and market position.

What You’ll Do

• Define and deliver on national sales strategy and targets

• Lead and develop a team of BDMs to drive acquisition and revenue growth

• Guide strategic accounts and high-value negotiations

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, and service teams

• Analyse market trends and performance data to drive strategic decisions

• Ensure sales governance, reporting, and continuous improvement

• Drive innovation and adoption of cutting-edge sales methodologies

• Manage internal and external relationships to ensure alignment and delivery

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Management (MBA desirable)

• 8+ years in complex solutions sales; 3+ years leading sales teams

• Fintech or IT solution sales experience highly preferred

• Proven record of growing B2B client accounts and leading high-performing teams

• Strong strategic mindset, financial acumen, and operational leadership

• Experience with CRM systems, analytics, and scalable sales processes

What Success Looks Like

• High-performing, motivated sales team meeting and exceeding targets

• Scalable and efficient national sales operation

• Strategic customer partnerships and revenue expansion

• Strong sales governance, reporting, and cross-business alignment

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team

Are you looking to join an industry-leading sales organisation? Our sales team is dedicated to partnering with organisations to address and solve complex risk problems. At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we pride ourselves in providing solutions that directly impact our customers' ability to mitigate and manage risk.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Business Development Director/Business Development Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for achieving revenue targets and driving business growth through effective sales strategies, in collaboration with a Field Account Manager and Overlay Sales Specialists. You’ll be responsible the creation of a sales strategy that will build pipeline and drive incremental growth while retaining an existing book of accounts. You will prospect within your assigned territory to develop a robust pipeline, manage territory business plans, and guide prospects through the sales cycle to contract close while maintaining the relationship for retention and support through the customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Achieving revenue targets and drive business growth within the enterprise space.
• Converting leads to opportunities, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of accounts.
• Loging customer activity and communications comprehensively within the CRM system.
• Submitting monthly forecast reports and regularly update the sales pipeline.
• Prospecting within the assigned territory to develop and sustain a robust pipeline.
• Developing and manage territory business plans that include new logos, cross-selling, upselling, and renewal opportunities.
• Guiding prospects through the sales cycle to contract close, collaborating with presales and specialist teams as needed.
• Supporting customers through onboarding and implementation phases, in partnership with the FAM, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing revenue life cycle management.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate experience with a focus on strategic accounts within the enterprise space.
• Prove proficiency in CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Display analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Able to manage complex sales cycles and close large deals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here

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The Business Development Director will identify, negotiate and close new customers across the South African region, as a strong individual contributor. The right candidate will be target driven, with a passion and sense of ownership to deliver against target. This will be a hands-on role with deep involvement in execution, leading from the front.

• Build a robust pipeline based on defined “ideal customer profiles”, and grow and manage this to deliver on our ambitious growth plans and potential


• Hands on management of the end-to-end sales cycle, including lead generation, negotiating commercial terms, working closely with senior stakeholders at prospects to close deals, and with internal and partner teams to delivery ‘go lives’


• Carry and deliver an ambitious but achievable revenue target


• Provide timely feedback to line manager about performance, sales activity, account management and strategy


• Initiate and maintain a strong link between customers and back-office services to ease communication and facilitate the resolution of any issues


• Effectively communicate the needs of your customers to the internal Thunes teams

• ~10+ years of experience in business development with 5+ years direct or indirect work experience in the Money Transfer, Fintech, payments or Mobile Financial Services Industries


• Hands-on, driven B2B salesperson from the fintech/payments world, with industry contacts reflecting this background


• Results-oriented with great skills in communication, organization, and negotiation


• Great networking skills


• CRM proficiency, Salesforce CRM knowledge is a plus


• Flexible, self-motivated, disciplined, takes ownership of job at hand


• Team-oriented, able to accept and create change


• Strong understanding of customer, market dynamics and requirements


• Ensure effective working relationships with all relevant clients/partners, third parties and internal colleagues


• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Excellent attention to detail


• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.

Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.

Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally.

Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.

Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.

For more information, visit:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Business Development and Sales

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• Seniority level Director

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