{"id":28198,"date":"2026-01-09T16:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/business-developer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:25:11","slug":"business-developer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28198","title":{"rendered":"Business Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a Business Developer, you will drive new sustainable gas and services business by owning the entire Large Industries and Industrial Merchant On-site project portfolio, from prospect to signature. You will act as the key technical and commercial lead, working with Engineering and Technology teams to develop optimal, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) solutions. You will lead complex business negotiations with customers and internal stakeholders, develop rigorous business cases for investment, and actively seek subsidies. Furthermore, you will ensure the growth and stability of our existing client base through strategic contract renewals and expansion.<br \/>\n\tDevelop new sustainable gas and services business for the company.<br \/>\n\tMaintain existing base of business with renewals and\/or expansion of contracts.<br \/>\n\tOwnership of Large Industries and Industrial Merchant On-sites project portfolio from prospect to signature.<br \/>\n\tInteract with Group \u201cmarket team\u201d \u2013 Energy Conversion &amp; Chemical (and other markets if needed, such as Metals Market, Oil &amp; Gas, cement&#8230;).\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAct as accountable person to develop the technical solutions for the prospect opportunities thanks to coordinated efforts with Engineering and Technology teams.<br \/>\n\tLead the development of the business arrangement for the identified opportunities with the customer and internal stakeholders (e.g other Business Lines and Strategic Account mgmt).<br \/>\n\tDevelop the business case for investment decision with Business Fundamentals and gas pricing with Total Cost of Ownership for the customer.<br \/>\n\tSeek possible subsidies for new projects.<br \/>\n\tLead the internal governance process (CPR\/RIC) for new company investment (including the preparation of related documentation).<br \/>\n\tNegotiate new contracts within established company&#8217;s mandate.<br \/>\n\tDevelop new Prospects development under LI and IM Commercial Directors.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and own company Basin strategy with other prospects \/ industries in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a MATCH?<\/p>\n<p>\tEngineering Degree (mechanical, chemical, etc.).<br \/>\n\tMBA would be beneficial<br \/>\n\tComputer Skills \u2013 Google Suite<br \/>\n\tExperience in the industry and project development, preferably Chemicals, Oil &amp; Gas,<br \/>\n\tNice to have understanding of Industrial Gas business and technology, or ability to quickly acquire it<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated robust commercial experience or attitude.<br \/>\n\tMinimum 3-5-years Business Development or strategy consulting or 10 years Commercial Experience in the energy sector.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated experience in writing, negotiating, or managing long term commercial contracts (or ability to quickly acquire the skill).<br \/>\n\tAbility to write clear, concise, well-structured memo\u2019s for decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>airliquidehr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/airliquidehr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com","_company_name":"Air Liquide","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3.6 million customers and patients. 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