Business Development Project Manager

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Travel opportunities

Executive coaching and leadership dev

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a strategic Business Development Project Manager to drive market-entry initiatives and strategic partnerships from Paarl. You will identify growth opportunities, build business cases, and manage projects end-to-end to expand revenue streams.

Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, understands market dynamics, and can lead complex initiatives to profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, strategy, or project management with a focus on growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in market analysis and partnership management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, developing detailed project plans for market entry and expansion.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of business development projects, from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, budget, and milestones, reporting progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Market analysis

Partnership management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Business Development Project Manager to drive new market initiatives and strategic partnerships from their location in Paarl, Western Cape. This role is key to identifying growth opportunities, developing business cases, and managing the execution of projects that expand the company's market reach and revenue streams. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of market dynamics, and a proven ability to manage projects that foster business growth and profitability. This is an exciting chance to shape the company's expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, developing detailed project plans for market entry and expansion.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of business development projects, from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, budget, and milestones, reporting progress to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, strategy, or project management with a focus on growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in market analysis and partnership management is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential tied to business growth metrics.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Travel opportunities for business development activities.
• Access to executive coaching and leadership development programs.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility while fostering collaboration in Paarl.