Business Development Manager

Inbound Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their Johannesburg team. This role is crucial for driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and fostering strong client relationships. The successful candidate will work closely with sales and technical teams to promote tailored ICT solutions, including connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity services. With a base salary of up to R65k/month and the potential for significant commissions, this position offers exciting opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding business. If you're passionate about sales and technology, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Attractive commission scheme

Opportunities for growth

Base salary up to R65k/month

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales or new business development within IT.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and generating leads.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in various industries.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to drive growth.

Skills

New Business Development

Lead Generation

Client Relationship Management

Sales Target Achievement

Knowledge of ICT Solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Job description

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Direct message the job poster from Inbound Talent, a leader in Connectivity, Telecoms & MSP Recruitment, specializing in IT and Sales. Inbound Talent is currently engaged by one of the fastest-growing IT MSPs in South Africa to build out their New Business Sales team, with 3 roles available across Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This is a pure 'hunter' role requiring consistent lead generation and new business development through multi-channel outreach, including cold calling, emailing, and LinkedIn messaging.

The Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Johannesburg team. This role is vital for driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and promoting the company's ICT solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with sales and technical teams to deliver tailored IT solutions that meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pursue new business opportunities across various industries such as retail, education, and property management.
2. Generate, build, and maintain long-term client relationships.
3. Create and present proposals for connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed IT solutions.
4. Collaborate with technical teams to design client-specific IT solutions.
5. Meet sales targets to drive revenue growth.
6. Represent the company at events and client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in new business development or sales within IT/ICT.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets.
• Knowledge of connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Understanding of the South African IT market.

What’s in it for you?

• Base salary up to R65k/month, depending on experience.
• Full OTE of approximately R1 million annually with an attractive commission scheme.
• Opportunities for continued growth within a rapidly scaling business.