Business Development Advisor – Indian Ocean Islands (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Advisor to lead sales growth across the Indian Ocean Islands, including Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius and potentially Maldives. The role is remote and focuses on expanding market share, securing new accounts and managing strategic relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across assigned territories.
• Drive regional expansion and high‑growth market opportunities.
• Open new accounts and grow existing customer portfolios.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Manage large contractors, developers, national distributors and strategic accounts.
• Conduct structured sales review meetings.
• Lead commercial negotiations and pricing discussions.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term sales strategies per merchant/branch.

Required profile

• Matric (Diploma/Degree in Business, Sales or International Trade preferred).
• 10+ years senior sales experience in retail, key accounts and project environments.
• 7+ years sourcing new business opportunities and working with retailers, merchants and wholesalers.
• Strong knowledge of import/export operations and African regulatory frameworks.
• Sales forecasting and planning experience.
• Fluency in English and French Creole.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8 or equivalent in Mauritius) and own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel within the Indian Ocean Islands.
• Technical knowledge of plumbing, taps, sanitaryware and piping systems, with a solid understanding of construction legislation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Full competency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Full competency in Google Workspace.