Business Development Manager

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and driven Business Development Manager in Paarl, Western Cape, focused on identifying growth opportunities and expanding the client base. You will lead market research, develop sales strategies, and represent the company at industry events to penetrate the Western Cape market.

Responsibilities include building partnerships, generating leads, negotiating deals, and driving revenue growth while delivering exceptional relationship management with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales.
• Experience in market analysis and strategic planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Generate leads, qualify prospects, and manage the sales pipeline from start to finish.
• Develop and implement effective sales and business development strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Negotiate and close deals with new clients and partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.

Skills

Sales

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and driven Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new growth opportunities within the Paarl region and beyond. This role is responsible for expanding the company's client base, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. You will conduct market research, develop sales strategies, and represent the company at industry events. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to play a key role in business expansion and market penetration in the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Generate leads, qualify prospects, and manage the sales pipeline from start to finish.
• Develop and implement effective sales and business development strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Negotiate and close deals with new clients and partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in business development or sales roles.
• Experience in market analysis and strategic planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Travel opportunities and expense reimbursement.
• Drive business growth and strategy in the beautiful region of Paarl .