Business Development Consultant

THE SKILLS MINE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skills development company in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Development professional to manage pitches, reports, and client relationships. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in business development or sales, a strong understanding of sales processes, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This role includes assisting with budget management and coordinating activities for the company's market strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, and business development strategies.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pitch/proposal/tender process.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking info/data as relevant to the portfolio assigned.
• Responsible for legal directory submissions, awards submissions, and league tables.
• Responsible for experience management.
• Coordinate all activities to support the organisation's 'go to market' collaboration forums.
• Assist with invoices and purchase order requests.
• Budget maintenance and management.
• Assist with the research of international conferences and the booking thereof.

Skills

Business development

Sales processes understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's qualification in Business, Marketing, Finance

Job description

Requirements

• A diploma or a bachelor’s qualification in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, and business development strategies.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pitch/proposal/tender process.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking info/data as relevant to the portfolio assigned.
• Responsible for legal directory submissions, awards submissions, and league tables.
• Responsible for experience management.
• Coordinate all activities (and ensure governance) to support the organisation's "go to market" collaboration forums.
• Assist with invoices and purchase order requests.
• Budget maintenance and management for cost centre/s applicable (Responsible for the management of budgets for flights and accommodation for local, as well as international travel.)
• Assist with the research of international conferences and the booking thereof.