Business Development Executive

Chainlink Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gauteng seeks a Business Development Executive responsible for driving sales, sourcing new clients, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's Degree and proven business development experience with a track record of achieving sales targets. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. This position offers a full-time permanent contract, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and sales with a track record of achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by sourcing new clients and liaising with existing customers.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies.
• Analyse industry trends to inform business strategies.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Work closely with internal teams to enhance service offerings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Strategic development

Emotional self-control

Trustworthiness

Adaptability

Initiative

Service orientation

Conflict management

Punctuality

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title : Business Development Executive Department : Sales Business Development Reports To : Head of Sales / Sales Director Location : Head Office (Gauteng – Roodepoort) Employment Type : Full-time Permanent Closing Date for Applications : 31 January

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales by sourcing new clients, liaising with existing customers, generating new business to ensure company longevity.
• Lead Generation – Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and outreach to potential clients.
• Client Relationship Management – Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure long-term engagement and satisfaction.
• Sales Strategy Development – Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve individual and team targets, focusing on acquiring new clients and expanding market presence.
• Market research – Analyse industry trends and competitor activities to inform business strategies and identify growth opportunities.
• Proposal and Contract Negotiation – Prepare business proposals and negotiate contracts with clients to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Collaboration – Work closely with internal sales teams, including marketing and product development teams, to align strategies and enhance service offerings.

Skills & Personal Characteristics

• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills for market research.
• Strategy Development.
• Emotional Self Control: ability to keep one's needs and emotions under control.
• Trustworthiness: ability to take action that is consistent with what one says and values that are displayed.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: ability and willingness to be flexible, to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of changing situations and with various individuals and groups.
• Initiative: ability to identify a problem, obstacle or opportunity and take action on it; and be willing to be held accountable for own actions and ideas.
• Service Orientation: desire to help or serve others to meet their needs.
• Conflict Management: ability to handle difficult individuals, groups of people, or tense situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Punctuality: ability to complete a required task or fulfil an obligation before or at a previously designated time.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF4 equivalent.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales or related field is essential, with a track record of achieving sales targets.