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- Hybrid
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Job Description
Are you a hunter who knows the electronics manufacturing world inside out? Production Logix, a well-established South African electronics contract manufacturer and specialist in wiring harnesses and cable assemblies, is looking for a driven New Business Development Representative to open doors, win new customers and grow its market presence. This role is ideal for a technically credible sales professional who enjoys owning the full sales cycle, from first conversation to signed order.
MAIN OUTCOMES:
- A growing pipeline of new clients across both electronics contract manufacturing (EMS) and harnessing.
- New business targets met or exceeded, with a high quotation-to-order conversion rate.
- Harnessing established as a strong, stand-alone source of new business.
- Long term client relationships that deliver loyalty and repeat business.
- Accurate forecasting and clear, regular reporting to senior management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Win new business
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve new business targets across EMS and harnessing.
- Identify and target companies needing electronics manufacturing, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, or a combination.
- Actively pursue harnessing customers, including those with no EMS requirement.
- Generate leads through networking, cold calling, industry events and trade shows.
- Convert RFQs into orders, negotiate where needed and follow up consistently on every quotation.
Own the sales cycle
- Lead the full cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and close.
- Gather customer specifications, drawings and requirements to support accurate quotations.
- Work closely with Production, Harnessing, Engineering and Quality Assurance to ensure client requirements are understood and met.
- Prepare and present compelling proposals that showcase manufacturing and harnessing capabilities.
Grow the market
- Research the market and competitor landscape to identify opportunities in both sectors.
- Develop and drive marketing strategies, campaigns, promotional material and events that build brand awareness and generate leads.
Deliver results and great client experiences
- Build annual sales forecasts and budgets; track performance against targets.
- Report regularly on leads, RFQs, quotations, orders, new customers, market trends and competitor activity.
- Oversee the customer experience, resolve concerns promptly and use client feedback to improve service.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field.
- 5–7 years' experience in new business development or sales within the electronics and/or harnessing manufacturing sector.
- A proven track record of winning new business in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of contract manufacturing processes, electronic components and industry standards.
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales tools to manage leads and track performance.
Advantageous
- Knowledge of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies and their manufacturing requirements, with relevant sales experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- A visible, high-impact role reporting directly to senior management.
- Exposure across two growing sectors: electronics contract manufacturing and harnessing.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.