Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited
Job Advert Summary
Clover is looking for a Manager: Business Development to investigate via different channels to find partners to expand food operations in the South and Sub-Saharan Africa region and establish new and maintain ongoing potential partner relations.
Requirements
Honours degree in Food Science
5-7 years related experinece
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Experience in working with senior management
People management experience
Business English: Fluent
Computer literacy (Advanced)
Code 08 Driver’s license
Travel off-site/ overnight stay
Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
Competencies
Coach and develop people
Ability to influence
Proactive and action orientated
Solves problems through effective decision making.
Clear and sound reasoning ability
Maintains high standards
Build high performing teams
Business acumen
Lead and drive change for improvement
Interpersonal effectiveness
Managing people for performance
Commitment and motivation
Administrative capabilities
Thinking and reasoning logically
Customer orientated
Communicates effectively
Application of financial principles and practices
Ability to plan and organize
Duties and Responsibilities
Establish and identify new business relations
Ensure effective business relations are established and a point of interest is initiated
Prepare post meeting summary and business analysis/due diligence and establish if further discussions are necessary and present to business project team
Provide information required for financial analysis and business case from potential partner
Maintain ongoing relations and communication with unsuccessful potential partners to ensure possible change in interest
Maintain relationship until completed and successful transition
Investigate different channels to find partners to expand food operations in South and Sub-Saharan Africa
Conduct technical due diligence exercises
Evaluate potential Co-Packers and/or joint ventures
Ensure reliability, right cost and quality
Ensure legal compliance
Manage projects in new countries
Draw up a master plan for the proposed project
Prepare the estimated cost to apply for required CAPEX in terms of Production and Supply Chain
Nominate members for the project team
Report regularly on project progress
Submit final proposal for approval
Do tracking to meet with set due dates
Provide support to ensure successful transition to either Co-Packer management or Clover integration
Investigate the current internal market to establish potential
Evaluate suitable partners to meet Clover standards
Ensure acceptable quality, equipment and service levels
Evaluate the potential for production capacity
Liaise with internal team members
Determine and motivate delivery potential on required products
Report on assignments
Give ongoing feedback on progress and barriers
Ensure progress and provide accurate information to Management
Manage staff
Ensure optimal utilisation of staff
Apply consistent discipline
Train and develop staff
Conduct warehouse meetings and ensure effective communication to all
Liaise and communicate with management in all departments
Set objectives, manage and measure performance of subordinates
Deadline:22nd August,2025
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