Business Development Manager

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Queenstown region and surrounding Eastern Cape areas. You will identify opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand market presence, delivering growth targets and leadership impact.

You will develop strategies, build relationships with key stakeholders, and close strategic deals to support the company’s expansion plans in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or strategic sales roles.
• Strong understanding of market analysis and strategic planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Experience working within the Eastern Cape business landscape is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Queenstown territory.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify potential areas for expansion.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to prospective partners and clients.
• Negotiate and close strategic deals that align with the company's growth strategy.

Skills

Strategic sales

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives within the Queenstown area and surrounding Eastern Cape regions. This role is centered on identifying new business opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding our client's market presence. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective business development strategies, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and achieving ambitious growth targets. This is a critical leadership position for an experienced professional aiming to make a significant impact on the company's expansion in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Queenstown territory.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify potential areas for expansion.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to prospective partners and clients.
• Negotiate and close strategic deals that align with the company's growth strategy.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development or strategic sales roles.
• Strong understanding of market analysis and strategic planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Experience working within the Eastern Cape business landscape is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary coupled with a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunities for professional development and executive training.
• Significant autonomy in driving business growth strategies.
• Company vehicle and travel allowance for extensive fieldwork.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a growing organization.