Junior Business Development Manager (FMCG Packaging) | Durban

This is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career in business development within the dynamic FMCG packaging industry. Our client, a diverse and innovative organisation specialising in food and personal care packaging sectors, is seeking a proactive Junior Business Development Manager to join their team. This role offers the chance to take on significant responsibility, build strong client relationships, and contribute directly to business growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and grow existing customer relationships by understanding their business, supply chain, and decision-making processes.
  • Identify and implement new products and integrated supply chain solutions that enhance contribution, margins, and sustainability.
  • Actively seek new business opportunities by expanding the customer base within existing markets and exploring new markets.
  • Improve customer supply chains through better ordering practices, replenishment systems, and Lean principles.
  • Maintain strong internal alignment by managing CRM data, pricing, onboarding, and resolving customer complaints.
  • Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to customise and roll out effective solutions.
  • Focus on personal development by enhancing engagement and operational impact.
  • Conduct market research, compare with industry offerings, and provide feedback for product improvements.

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in business development or related roles.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
  • Good understanding of market research, sales, and product knowledge.
  • Ability to work with data, manage CRM systems, and handle administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Familiarity with the following:

  • Food and beverage, packaging, or personal care industries.
  • Lean principles and supply chain optimisation.
  • C programming language (beneficial but not essential).

What We’ll Give You:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a reputable organisation.
  • A supportive team environment focused on innovation and sustainability.
  • The chance to influence key decision-makers and make a tangible impact.

If you’re ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards you, and you meet the criteria outlined, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help shape the future of packaging solutions—your next career move awaits.

Kindly note that you will be redirected to the Ditto website in order to submit your application for this position.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

By applying, you confirm that:

  • We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching of suitable opportunities
  • We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
  • The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date

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