Business Development Consultant

Proactive Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is looking for two motivated Business Development Consultants to support a UK lettings team. This role is fast-paced and high-volume, focusing on building client relationships through proactive phone engagement. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a competitive spirit. Previous sales experience is a plus. This role is office-based from Monday to Friday in Woodstock, offering strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Proficient telephone communication and writing skills.
• Customer-oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Strong sales skills and a knack for converting leads.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound client enquiries professionally.
• Make outbound calls for new opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships via phone.
• Manage and follow up on valuation opportunities.
• Book lettings valuations into the director's diary.
• Generate sales valuation opportunities.

Skills

Excellent telephone manner

Strong written communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Sales ability

Self-motivated and competitive

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking two confident, driven Business Development Consultants to join their Cape Town–based team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a UK lettings team and a network of self-employed partners, supporting clients with London-based properties.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role ideal for someone who thrives on targets, enjoys building relationships over the phone, and is motivated by strong earning potential and results-driven success.

Woodstock, Cape Town (office-based, Monday–Friday)

Reporting to: Managing Director & Lettings Director (UK-based)
Working hours:
09:00–18:00 (SAST–BST)
10:00–19:00 (SAST–GMT)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, responsive support to inbound enquiries from clients, partners, and applicants
• Make proactive outbound calls to generate new valuation and instruction opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships via telephone engagement
• Create, manage, and follow up on valuation opportunities
• Book lettings valuations directly into the Lettings Directors diary
• Generate and chase sales valuation opportunities, booking appointments into partners diaries where applicable
• Refer business across internal departments, self-employed partners, and approved external partners
• Proactively identify opportunities by touting properties listed with other agents
• Work towards clear performance targets (including call volumes, valuations booked, instructions gained, and referrals made)

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone manner and strong written communication skills
• Customer-focused with a professional approach
• Confident, natural sales ability with strong conversion skills
• Self-motivated, competitive, and target-driven
• Previous sales experience is advantageous but not essential