Business Development Manager

DevFinders; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning services company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Welkom, South Africa. This role focuses on converting warm leads into customers and building client relationships in a remote setting. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of direct sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to exceed sales targets. Supportive team culture and flexible remote working arrangements are offered, along with competitive earnings potential of R25,000 per month.

Benefits

On-target earnings of R25,000/month

40 days paid leave annually

Supportive team culture

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in telesales or direct sales.
• Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with warm leads and convert them into bookings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Remote sales experience

Excellent people skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Self-management

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

About Us

We are a UK-based cleaning company , specialising in Residential and end-of-tenancy services . Our focus is on delivering exceptional cleaning solutions with a customer-first approach. We’re looking for a vibrant and results-driven Business Development Manager to help grow our client base by converting warm leads into loyal customers.

This role suits someone who thrives in a B2C environment, has remote sales experience, and ideally has worked within the cleaning industry. You’ll need to be organised, resilient, and confident in handling objections while maintaining a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with warm leads provided by the company and convert them into confirmed bookings.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of customer service.

Understand client needs and recommend tailored cleaning solutions.

Consistently meet and exceed sales targets to maximise commission earnings.

What We Offer

On-target earnings of R25,000 / month (R8,000 base salary + uncapped commission).

40 days paid leave annually.

Supportive, fast-paced, and collaborative team culture.

Remote working flexibility.

At least 2 years’ experience in telesales or direct sales, with a strong record of closing deals.

Fluent English communication skills , both spoken and written.

Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.

Comfortable working r emotely and independently, with strong self-management skills.

Must have personal equipment

Laptop with minimum 16GB RAM, 13th Gen i5 processor, Windows 11, and 250GB SSD or better.

Reliable high-speed internet and backup solutions for power interruptions.

Excellent people skills and a proactive approach to solving customer issues.

Able to stay calm and focused under pressure, and handle rejection professionally.

Demonstrated success in phone-based sales, including meeting quotas.

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools – Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and track performance.

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to manage complaints effectively.