Business Development Manager – Africa & Middle East

STREIT Group is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to develop and expand business opportunities across Africa and the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in international business development, government relations and institutional sales, with an established network and proven ability to work with Ministries, government authorities, military/police organisations, public-sector entities and major corporate clients. Develop and execute business development strategies across assigned markets in Africa and the Middle East. Identify and develop opportunities with Ministries, Government Departments, Defence & Security Authorities, Police, Military, public-sector organisations and corporate clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials, procurement teams, distributors, agents and strategic partners. Conduct regular international business travel, including extended trips across Africa and the Middle East. Represent STREIT Group at international exhibitions, conferences, government meetings and business delegations. Identify government tenders, projects, procurement programmes and new market opportunities. Develop and manage local agents, distributors and strategic partnerships. Lead commercial negotiations and manage opportunities from initial contact through to contract closure. Prepare market intelligence, business development plans, sales forecasts and management reports. Work closely with internal Sales, Technical, Legal, Production and Management teams to develop customer solutions and proposals. Continuously expand STREIT Group's network and market presence across targeted countries.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Engineering or a related discipline. 7+ years of international business development / sales experience, preferably in B2B or institutional markets. Proven experience dealing with Ministries, Government Authorities, public-sector organisations or senior decision-makers. Strong exposure to Africa and/or Middle East markets. Willingness and ability to undertake frequent international travel. Experience developing new markets and managing agents, distributors or strategic partners. Strong negotiation, networking, presentation and relationship-management skills. Commercially driven with the ability to independently develop and close business opportunities. Preferred Industry Background Defence industry experience is not mandatory. Candidates from the following sectors will also be considered: Automotive / Commercial Vehicles Heavy Equipment & Machinery Marine / Shipbuilding Security & Protection Industrial Equipment Government Contracting Infrastructure / Construction Logistics & Transportation Other international B2B industries Skills & Competencies English is mandatory. Fluency in Arabic, French or Russian will be highly preferred, with additional languages considered an advantage. Employment Type Full-time

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