BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026.
A newly established group of companies is seeking a
confident, results-driven salesperson to grow its Cleaning Services division.
The successful candidate will focus on developing new private-sector business,
building recurring commercial accounts, and identifying opportunities across
cleaning supplies and services.
Role purpose
Generate new
private-sector revenue for our client by acquiring Cleaning Supplies and
Cleaning Services clients and building recurring commercial accounts.
Key responsibilities
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Build target-account lists across
corporate, property, hospitality, retail, industrial and other relevant
sectors.
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Prospect through calls, email,
networking, referrals and field activity.
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Secure meetings with Procurement,
Facilities, Operations and business owners.
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Conduct needs assessments and identify
cleaning supply/service opportunities.
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Prepare/follow up quotations and
proposals within approved pricing parameters.
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Negotiate and close new business and
recurring service/supply contracts.
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Maintain CRM pipeline, weekly activity
and revenue forecasts.
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Cross-sell supplies and services where
commercially appropriate.
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Coordinate with Tender Administrator
on RFQs/tenders and Operations on client handover.
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Support retention and growth of
originated accounts.
Minimum qualifications
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Matric essential.
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Sales, Marketing, Business or related
qualification advantageous.
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Valid driver's licence and reliable
vehicle required.
Experiential requirements
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Minimum 5 years' proven B2B
sales/business development experience preferred.
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Demonstrable record of personally
acquiring new customers and revenue.
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Strong cold-calling/prospecting
capability and face-to-face selling confidence.
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Cleaning, hygiene, facilities,
consumables, contract services or other B2B service/product sales advantageous.
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Strong negotiation, commercial
awareness, CRM and reporting discipline.