Business Development

Xpeng Motors; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An international automotive company is hiring a Business Development Officer to enhance their market penetration strategy. You will gain valuable international experience while being based in South Africa. The ideal candidate should possess a business-related degree and have at least one year's relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Greek is essential along with strong communication and people management skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Private health insurance

Corporate pension

Intellectually stimulating work environment

Continuous personal development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience within the financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to market penetration and expansion strategy.
• Undertake qualitative analysis on statistics.
• Ensure high level of service is provided.
• Keep up-to-date with market competition and news.
• Supervise, monitor, and coach the local team.
• Spend significant time traveling abroad.

Skills

Fluent knowledge of English

Fluent knowledge of Greek

Outstanding communication skills

Interpersonal skills

People management skills

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Dynamic and innovative

Education

Completed bachelor's degree in any business-related field

Job description

Overview

Business Development Officer

Start Your Global Career in Business Development??

The Role :

Are you an early‑career professional looking for an exciting start in the world of business development?

Do you want to launch your career in a dynamic, fast‑paced industry while living abroad and experiencing new cultures.

We're looking for an driven, energetic, and goal‑oriented individual to join our team as a Business Development Officer.

This is more than just a job—it's your chance to build an international career, expand your professional network, and gain hands‑on experience in the financial services industry.

You will be based in South Africa for approximately 10 months of the year—one of the world's most exciting business hubs.

You'll gain real‑world experience, grow your network, and be part of a diverse, motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the company's market penetration and expansion strategy
• Keep abreast of the latest developments, products, marketing updates and relevant terms and conditions while positively communicating them to the target group
• Keep up‑to‑date with the market competition and industry related news
• Ensure that a high level of service is provided and client enquiries are dealt with attentively
• Undertake qualitative analysis on statistics to draw useful conclusions for the development of the business
• Perform market data analysis and reporting
• Provide suggestions on system enhancements
• Ensure compliance with the company's legal guidelines and compliance procedures
• Always act in the best interest of the company and cooperate with the rest of the team to contribute efficiently towards growth and development of the business
• Contribute to team effort by reaching targets and cooperate effectively with other departments as necessary
• Supervise, monitor and coach the local team
• Spend significant time travelling abroad (up to 10 months per year)

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in any business‑related field
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience within the financial services industry will be considered an advantage
• Fluent knowledge of English and Greek, both orally and written
• Dynamic, innovative, and target‑oriented
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, with integrity of character and strong business acumen
• Very good people management skills
• Very good computer literacy

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package plus performance related reward
• Private health insurance
• Corporate pension
• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

Hiring Experience

Let’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition

Deep Dive – First Interview with Your Future Team

Bring It to Life – Role‑Specific Take‑Home Task

Get Closer – Second Interview with the Future Team

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!