Business Development Manager

The Growth Age; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven company in Pretoria seeks a Business Developer to drive growth and partnerships. This role emphasizes building relationships and expanding market reach. Ideal candidates should have experience in business development and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Competitive salary and performance incentives are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow alongside a purpose-driven company

Culture of personal growth, innovation, and collaboration

Competitive base compensation plus performance-linked incentives

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong self-drive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across multiple industries.
• Build strategic relationships with organizations and potential partners.
• Manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Analytical skills

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in business development, sales, or marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position

Business Developer

Company

The Growth Age (PTY) Ltd

Location

Fulltime / Hybrid

About Us

At The Growth Age, we exist to advance impact-driven ventures by scaling what matters. Our mission is to ensure that purpose-led leaders not only multiply their impact but also convert visibility into influence and income. We walk alongside founders and organizations to unlock growth at every stage, one partnership at a time.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities across our diverse income streams, which include Growth Consulting, Strategic Partnership Sourcing, Marketing Initiatives for Impact Ventures, and Thought Leadership & Speaking Opportunities. The Business Developer will focus on generating new leads, building meaningful partnerships, and expanding our market reach—while embodying our ethos of growth, impact, and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across multiple industries and offerings.
• Build strategic relationships with organizations, thought leaders, and potential partners.
• Develop tailored pitches and proposals that align with client needs.
• Manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with the Founder and wider team to design and refine growth strategies.
• Represent The Growth Age at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Who You Are

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong self-drive. Passionate about personal growth, transformation, and seeing others thrive. Skilled at building relationships and spotting opportunities. Strong communicator and natural networker permitted to advancing purpose-led, impact-driven work.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
• Proficiency in market research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Experience with CRM software is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow alongside a purpose-driven company scaling across Africa.
• A culture that values personal growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• The chance to make a tangible difference by scaling ventures that matter.
• Competitive base compensation plus performance-linked incentives.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to by 22 October.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.