Business Development Manager

Servest SA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of sales experience in facilities management and strong B2B skills. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, managing customer relationships, and maintaining competitive solutions. Applicants should have a Grade 12 qualification and a valid driver's license. This role offers opportunities for proactive business development in the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Facilities Management or Built Environment hard services sales.
• Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and business objectives.
• Conduct sales and networking activities to identify opportunities.
• Keep CRM system up to date with pipeline targets.
• Create competitive solutions to maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop a network of customers to drive business opportunities.

Skills

Facilities Management sales experience

Private Sector B2B experience

Project Management

Computer literacy on MS Office

Education

Grade 12

B Degree Technical or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job title: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 14, 2025

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (mandatory)
• 5 years Facilities Management / Built Environment hard services sales experience
• Private Sector B2B experience - Commercial offices, Industrial and mining sectors
• B Degree Technical or equivalent (advantageous)
• Project Management advantageous
• Computer literacy on MS Office Packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently achieve sales targets and business objectives
• Ensure sufficient sales and networking activities are conducted in order to identify opportunities for facilities management contracts
• Ensure that pipeline and percentage to close targets are 100% up to date on a weekly basis on the CRM System
• Ensure all proposals and tenders meet the minimum required brand and quality guidelines
• Ensure relevant, innovative and competitive solutions are created to maximise every sales opportunity
• Responsible for developing a network of customers within the sector that drives pro-active business opportunities to build a solid and predicative pipeline
• Ensure a high level of all competitor activity within the sector and industry
• Profile leadership (C Suite) and business activity and performance for each target account
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs