Business Development Executive

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission

Remote work with travel

Health & wellness benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Business Development Executive to identify growth opportunities, build partnerships, and expand market reach. The role is primarily remote with occasional travel to Gauteng client sites and team meetings.

You will develop and execute plans to drive revenue, increase market share, and enhance brand presence, collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams. A bachelor’s degree is required; MBA is a plus, plus strong negotiation and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related strategic role.
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscape.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales/marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, potential clients, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Negotiate and close complex deals with favorable terms.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure successful strategy implementation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

CRM proficiency

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and driven Business Development Executive to join their expanding team in Pretoria . This role is crucial for identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive revenue, increase market share, and enhance brand presence. While the role is primarily remote, occasional travel to client sites and team meetings in Gauteng may be required. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organization that values initiative and long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, potential clients, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure successful strategy implementation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development , sales, or a related strategic role.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscape.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales and marketing tools.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous commission structure tied to performance.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with occasional travel.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages strategic thinking.