Hybrid BDM - Recruitment Growth Leader (East London)

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Hybrid work

Diverse industries

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across professional services. Hybrid work model with remote and office time.

You will identify new business opportunities, build senior client relationships, and lead strategic sales initiatives while collaborating with delivery teams to ensure client success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in B2B sales, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of meeting revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in business development, sales or account management in recruitment or professional services.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building a strong client portfolio.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment lifecycle and talent acquisition strategies.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and prospect new clients within target industries and geographical areas.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at prospective and existing clients.
• Understand client needs and articulate tailored recruitment solutions effectively.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new service opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate and close contracts for recruitment services.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless service handover.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the business.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

CRM software

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across professional services. Hybrid work model with remote and office time.

You will identify new business opportunities, build senior client relationships, and lead strategic sales initiatives while collaborating with delivery teams to ensure client success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in B2B sales, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of meeting revenue targets.