Business Development Manager

Switch Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit in Durban seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager to drive profitability, identify new markets, and lead commercial negotiations with international clients. You will build strong relationships, ensure high service levels, and travel as required to support growth across SADC and Indian Ocean Islands.

The role requires matric, a valid driver’s license, 5–8 years in a similar field, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• 5–8 years of experience in a Business Development Manager or similar commercial role.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Experience working with international clients, preferably across SADC and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability in line with targets and financial objectives.
• Identify and develop new market opportunities to support growth.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure new business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with high service levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry, market, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate within established logistical, financial, and commercial controls.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

Matric

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability in line with agreed business targets and financial objectives.
• Identify and develop new market opportunities to support business growth.
• Lead commercial negotiations and successfully secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring a consistently high level of service.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry, market and regulatory requirements.
• Operate within established logistical, financial and commercial controls.

Requirements

• Matric.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in a Business Development Manager or similar commercial role.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Previous experience working with international clients, preferably across SADC and the Indian Ocean Islands.