Head of Business Development

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 181,906,000 - 272,860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health coverage

Career advancement opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead expansion efforts from a Sandton–based setup. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth in financial or technology sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial acumen, a proven ability to close major deals, and the capacity to shape market strategy in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior business development or strategic sales leadership.
• Demonstrated success identifying and closing significant business deals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue and market share growth.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Lead negotiations for complex deals and contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and strategic Head of Business Development to lead their expansion efforts from their Sandton office. This role is responsible for identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, a proven ability to forge key relationships, and a deep understanding of market dynamics within the financial or technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue and market share growth.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Lead negotiations for complex deals and contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior Business Development or strategic sales leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing significant business deals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of market analysis and strategic planning.
• Experience in the Sandton business environment or similar corporate hub is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and a professional office environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and international exposure.
• A dynamic role at the forefront of company growth initiatives.