Business Development Executive - Marketing & Advertising

Red Cherry Interacrive; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Cherry Interactive is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in marketing and advertising. The role blends strategy, client engagement, and pipeline management within a hybrid or remote setup, based in Rivonia/Johannesburg.

The ideal candidate has senior BD experience, a proven revenue track record, and strong communication and negotiation skills to expand market presence and client value propositions.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in business development or related commercial roles.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth in marketing and advertising.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with CRM tools and sales pipelines.
• Ability to work in hybrid/remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in marketing and advertising.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Refine service offerings and client value propositions with the BD team.
• Represent the company in the global marketplace.
• Track pipeline progress and business development metrics.

Skills

Senior-level BD experience

Revenue growth

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

CRM tools

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Red Cherry Interactive is seeking a Business Development Executive - Marketing & Advertising to join our Business Development team in Rivonia. This is a contract, hybrid position suited to a senior-level professional who thrives on driving new business, building strong client relationships, and growing revenue across the Marketing & Advertising industry. You will play a key role in expanding our market presence and delivering value to clients through strategic business development initiatives.

In this role, you will work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and support the full business growth cycle from lead generation to closing. As a Business Development Executive, you will represent Red Cherry Interactive in the marketplace, position our marketing and advertising services to prospective clients, and contribute directly to the company's growth and commercial success. Your ability to understand client needs and translate them into actionable business opportunities will be essential to thriving in this hybrid, fast-moving environment.

This contract role offers a competitive remuneration structure with target incentives, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model or 100% remote. We are based in Rivonia, Johannesburg. If you are a results-driven business development professional looking to make an impact in marketing and advertising,

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the marketing and advertising sector
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Work with the Business Development team to refine service offerings and client value propositions
• Represent Red Cherry Interactive in the worldwide industry
• Track and report on activity, pipeline progress, and business development metrics

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in business development or related commercial roles
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth in marketing and advertising
• Strong understanding of the marketing and advertising landscape and current industry trends
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinking with a proactive, results-oriented approach to business development
• Familiarity with CRM tools, sales pipelines, and business development processesSelf-motivated and adaptable, comfortable working within a hybrid/ remote environment
• Ability to work independently on a contract basis while contributing collaboratively to team goals