Remote Business Development Executive

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Uncapped commission

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Business Development Executive to identify and secure new opportunities nationwide. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere, ideally within a results-driven sales environment, contributing to the company’s growth strategy.

The role focuses on strategic lead development, nurturing relationships with potential clients, and closing significant deals while meeting revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related field, preferably with remote history.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new markets and closing significant deals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for virtual interactions.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve targets in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Develop and implement lead generation and customer acquisition strategies.
• Conduct virtual meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts aligned with revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Tools

CRM software

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly motivated and results-oriented Remote Business Development Executive to identify and secure new business opportunities nationwide. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will be responsible for developing strategic leads, nurturing relationships with potential clients, and closing significant deals to drive company growth. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of market trends, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to succeed in a virtual sales environment, contributing directly to the company's expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for lead generation and customer acquisition.
• Conduct virtual meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring alignment with company revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field, preferable with a remote work history.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new markets and closing significant business deals.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills suitable for virtual interactions.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve targets in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary combined with a generous, uncapped commission plan.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance.
• Performance-driven bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Access to extensive online training and professional development resources.