Senior Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the South African market from Randburg/Gauteng. You will identify opportunities, develop tailored recruitment solutions, and lead engagements from first contact to contract signing.

In this hybrid role, you will build relationships with key decision-makers across industries, negotiate terms, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within the South African market, with a focus on Randburg, Gauteng region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across various industries.
• Develop and present compelling proposals and solutions to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
• Collaborate with recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless service execution for new clients.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious business development targets and revenue goals.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Recruitment Consultancy with a strong presence in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand their client base. This strategic role requires a seasoned professional with exceptional sales acumen, a deep understanding of the recruitment industry, and a proven ability to forge lasting partnerships with businesses. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing tailored recruitment solutions, and leading client engagement from initial contact through to contract signing. The ideal candidate is a high-achiever, adept at navigating complex sales cycles and passionate about connecting companies with top talent. This hybrid role offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility within the vibrant Randburg, Gauteng business ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within the South African market, with a focus on the Randburg, Gauteng region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across various industries.
• Develop and present compelling proposals and solutions to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
• Collaborate with the recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless service execution for new clients.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious business development targets and revenue goals.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or