Business Banking CVP and Business Development Manager

Absa Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African bank seeks a Business Development Manager to plan and execute business development activities, enhance client value propositions, and improve market positioning. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills and experience in driving strategic initiatives. Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping our future and that of our clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Professional Qualifications in Business, Commerce, and Management.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor business development activities.
• Establish professional relationships with industry leaders.
• Collect market intelligence through daily research.
• Coach and manage team members to achieve objectives.

Skills

Relationship Management

Market Intelligence

Coaching

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, or Management

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

My Career Development Portal: Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools, and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.

Job Summary

To plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of business development activities to deliver on approved operational plans effectively and efficiently, including client value proposition solutions.

Job Description

• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain professional relationships through networking with industry leaders, regulators, policy makers, and key business partners to develop new ventures.
• Delivery Business Development: Champion and manage the strategic plan for bulk business acquisition in line with Absa's business unit strategy.
• Market Intelligence: Collect market intelligence through research—reading articles, publications, internet sources, word of mouth, and networking daily—to stay updated on market developments.
• People Management: Coach, mentor, and manage team members to achieve business objectives and support colleague development.
• Operations & Compliance: Keep up-to-date with relevant knowledge, legislation, and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may impact Business Advantage.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and Professional Qualifications in Business, Commerce, and Management Studies (Required).