Hybrid E-commerce Growth & Partnerships Leader

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement in Randburg

Competitive salary and bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance and retirement plans

Generous annual leave

Professional development resources

Dynamic team environment

Expense accounts for BD activities

Company car or travel allowance

Networking events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Business Development Manager to identify and pursue growth opportunities in the online retail space. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in Randburg, Gauteng.

You will forge key partnerships, expand market reach, and drive revenue across our e-commerce ventures. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in business development or sales within digital sectors, with strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or sales, preferably in e-commerce.
• Proven track record of securing new business opportunities and strategic alliances.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce models, market dynamics, and digital trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships in e-commerce.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends.
• Negotiate and close complex partnership agreements with favorable terms.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, product and operations for successful execution.
• Develop business proposals and presentations for partners and clients.
• Track key business development metrics and performance indicators.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Commerce

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Business Development Manager to identify and pursue growth opportunities in the online retail space. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in Randburg, Gauteng.

You will forge key partnerships, expand market reach, and drive revenue across our e-commerce ventures. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in business development or sales within digital sectors, with strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.