Business Development Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Bonuses & profit sharing

Health & retirement benefits

Remote work schedule

International travel

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead our remote sales initiatives from home. You will identify new markets, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market strategies.

The role requires 7+ years in business development or strategic sales, exceptional negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to thrive in an independent work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business development or strategic sales.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and meet targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and competitive landscapes.
• Create and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize complex contracts and service level agreements.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer success.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Strategic selling

CRM

Market research

Presentations

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to lead their remote sales initiatives. In this critical, fully remote position, you will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies. This role demands a proactive individual with exceptional networking and negotiation skills, who thrives in an independent work environment and is passionate about expanding business reach. You will be a key player in shaping the company's future growth, with direct impact on market penetration and profitability, all from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and competitive landscapes.
• Create and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize complex contracts and service level agreements.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer success.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development or strategic sales roles.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and meet aggressive targets.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and CRM systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based incentives.
• Potential for substantial bonuses and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible remote work schedule, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for international travel for key partnership meetings.
• Continuous professional development and executive coaching.