Business Development Manager

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and expand service offerings within the South African market. You will build and nurture client relationships, understand their needs, and present tailored solutions to secure profitable engagements.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in technology consulting and a passion for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their business challenges and objectives.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the service delivery teams to ensure alignment between client requirements and service offerings.
• Negotiating and close deals, ensuring profitable outcomes for the firm.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and sales collateral.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client relationships

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, is seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and expand their service offerings within the South African market. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the technology consulting landscape and a proven ability to identify, pursue, and close significant business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in building and nurturing client relationships, understanding their needs, and presenting tailored solutions. This position is based in the bustling corporate hub of Sandton, Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their business challenges and objectives.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the service delivery teams to ensure alignment between client requirements and service offerings.
• Negotiating and close deals, ensuring profitable outcomes for the firm.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and sales collateral.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or