Business Development Executive (Research Industry Experience)

Be Different Sa (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Different Sa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Business Development Executive in Pretoria to drive revenue growth by identifying opportunities, securing new business, and building strategic client relationships. The role blends sales, marketing and relationship management, with initial focus on growth opportunities and market expansion.

The candidate should bring a strong background in research/insights, sales and project leadership, plus the ability to travel and manage large client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Must have BCom degree in Research, Psychology, Economics or equivalent.
• Certificate in Sales, Key Account Management or equivalent.
• Masters in Research or Psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and securing business opportunities.
• Foster client relationships and develop strategic plans to expand market presence.
• Develop strategic partnerships and implement business development initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects and liaise with clients to ensure successful delivery.
• Focus on KPIs including Marketing & Branding, Key Account Management, and Client Delivery.

Job description

**Please Note: Research industry experience is essential Our client, an independent African market research and insights company that delivers field‑verified data, CX and NPS benchmarks, and consumer analytics based is seeking for a Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth by identifying and securing business opportunities, fostering client relationships, and developing and implementing strategic plans to do so. Beautiful offices based in Menlyn, Pretoria, Gauteng. This role involves a mix of sales, marketing and relationship management. Initially focused on growth market opportunities. The successful candidate will develop strategic partnerships, build strong client relationships and implement business development initiatives that expand the company's market presence and deliver sustainable revenue growth. This includes but is not limited to:

In order to be considered the following is required:

• BCom Degree in Research, Psychology, Economics or equivalent essential
• Certificate in Sales, Key Account Management or equivalent
• Masters in Research or Psychology or relatable field of study
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role (e.g. Business Development, KAM, Sales, Management Consulting)
• Proven experience in achieving sales targets and growing client base
• 2-3 years managing large scale projects preferably in research, people management experience and working experience in data management or solution development
• Knowledge of Research Principles
• Knowledge of sales methodologies and principles
• Technical expertise in sampling & research methodology
• Working knowledge of SPSS or equivalent statistical software
• Have a portfolio of clients
• Selling and negotiation skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Relationship management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• People Management
• Perform well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Exceptional peer to peer relationships and influencing ability
• Business acumen
• Wiliness to travel and work overtime if needed
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in CRM Software

**Experience within the market research, insights, data analytics or related consulting industry would be highly advantageous Responsibilities: You will be focusing on the below KPIs listed below

• Marketing & Branding
• Key Account Management
• Solution Design
• Team Integration & Project Success
• Client Delivery
• Finance

Please Notre: The detailed responsibilities for the above KPIs will be discussed in detail when you meet the above requirements and suitable for the position.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.

Business Development Executive (Research Industry Experience) • Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng, ZA