Business Development Executive

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting seeks a Business Development Executive to drive new business in IoT and connectivity solutions. You will hunt for opportunities, manage full sales cycles, and build long-term client relationships across industries.

Based in Edenvale, the role requires 5+ years of B2B sales experience, 3+ years selling IoT solutions, and a diploma or degree. Hardware, networking and connectivity know-how is advantageous with a proven track record of meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience managing complex sales cycles.
• Minimum 3 years' experience selling IoT solutions across various industries.
• Experience in hardware, networking, and connectivity is advantageous.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Established professional network and strong new business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities through lead generation, prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold calling.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful deal closure.
• Promote and sell IoT, SaaS, hardware, networking, and connectivity solutions to new and existing clients.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to support growth.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Manage key client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reporting to management.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities to expand the customer base.

Education

Diploma or Degree

Job description

New job opportunity for a skilled Business Development Executive with experience selling IOT solutions across industries - experience in hardware, networking and connectivity would be advantageous

Business Development Executive - IoT & Connectivity Solutions

Are you a driven sales hunter with a passion for technology, connectivity, and winning new business? Join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of IoT and networked GSM connectivity solutions, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with leading businesses, close high-value deals, and directly influence revenue growth while building long-term client relationships.

Company and Job Description

Our client is a technology-driven organisation specialising in innovative IoT, connectivity, and SaaS solutions that help businesses improve operational efficiency and connectivity across multiple industries. They are seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition, manage key client relationships, and grow market share within the connected network environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading solutions while taking ownership of the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospecting through to negotiation and deal closure. You will collaborate closely with sales, product, and support teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve ambitious growth targets. If you are a resilient, target-driven sales professional with strong hunting skills and a passion for technology solutions, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities through lead generation, prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold calling.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful deal closure.
• Promote and sell IoT, SaaS, hardware, networking, and connectivity solutions to new and existing clients.
• Develop and implement sales strategies that support both personal and organisational growth objectives.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Manage key client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reporting to management.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities to expand the customer base.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience managing complex sales cycles and closing high-value deals.
• Minimum 3 years' experience selling IoT solutions across various industries.
• Experience in hardware, networking, and connectivity solutions will be advantageous.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Established professional network and strong new business development capability.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong hunting and deal-closing ability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven, ambitious, and resilient.
• Ability to identify customer needs and present effective technology solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.

Location: Edenvale