Business Development Consultant

Drake International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a high-performing Business Development Consultant to drive revenue growth. You will identify and close new client opportunities, build strategic relationships, and collaborate on tailored solutions. The ideal candidate has proven B2B sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a results-driven mindset. This role offers excellent career acceleration opportunities.

Benefits

Career acceleration opportunities

Performance-focused environment

Training and support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales or business development.
• Ability to open doors, build trust, and close deals.
• Results-driven approach with a passion for exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new client opportunities.
• Engage decision-makers to understand their workforce challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Strategic mindset

Job description

Drake International

Duties & Responsibilities

Join Drake International Cape Town as a Business Development Consultant - Staffing Solutions. Are you a high-performing sales professional with a hunter mentality and a passion for closing deals?

Drake International, a global leader in talent and workforce solutions, is looking for a Business Development Consultant to fuel our growth in Cape Town.

If you're driven by targets, thrive on building strategic partnerships, and want to be part of a powerhouse brand, this is your opportunity.

Why Sell with Drake?

• Uncapped Potential : Represent a globally trusted brand with 50+ years in the South African market and a reputation for excellence.
• Sales-Driven Culture : Thrive in a performance-focused environment where your wins are celebrated and rewarded.
• Premium Solutions : Sell industry-leading talent solutions that deliver real ROI to clients across multiple sectors.
• Career Acceleration : Get the tools, training, and support to elevate your sales game and fast-track your career.

Your Mission : As our Business Development Consultant you'll be the driving force behind revenue growth.

You Will :

• Hunt for New Business : Identify, pursue, and close new client opportunities across diverse industries.
• Build Strategic Relationships : Engage decision-makers, understand their workforce challenges, and position Drake as their go-to partner.
• Deliver Value : Collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored solutions that solve real business problems.
• Stay Ahead : Monitor market trends and competitor activity to keep your pipeline full and your edge sharp.

What You Bring :

• A proven track record in B2B sales or business development, ideally in the staffing or HR solutions space.
• A hunter mindset with the ability to open doors, build trust, and close deals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A strategic, results-driven approach with a passion for exceeding targets.

Join a Legacy of Success. Drake International has been transforming businesses and careers for over five decades. Join our Cape Town team and be part of a future where your sales skills make a measurable impact.