Business Development Manager - Centurion

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth from its Centurion, Gauteng office. You will identify new markets, forge partnerships, and develop business plans to expand reach and revenue.

You will nurture key client relationships, analyze market needs, and translate insights into profitable ventures. The ideal candidate brings a strong commercial acumen, excellent networking, and a proven ability to close high-value deals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic sales, or related field.
• Proven success in identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Exceptional understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and strategic planning.
• Strong network of contacts within relevant industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long‑term client and partner relationships.
• Experience with CRM systems and business development tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for business development activities and be based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitive landscapes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies and plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for our client.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive business proposals and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategies.
• Manage the business development pipeline and provide regular reports on progress and forecasts.
• Represent our client at industry events, conferences, and networking functions in Centurion and beyond.
• Stay abreast of market developments and adapt strategies accordingly.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Strategic sales

Market analysis

Education

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

MBA (bonus)

Tools

CRM systems

Business development tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives from their Centurion, Gauteng office. This critical role involves identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and developing business plans to expand our client's reach and revenue. You will be responsible for nurturing key relationships with potential clients and stakeholders, understanding market needs, and translating them into profitable ventures. The ideal candidate possesses a strong commercial acumen, excellent networking skills, and a proven ability to close high-value deals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and evolving market from our client's well-established Centurion base.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitive landscapes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies and plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for our client.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive business proposals and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategies.
• Manage the business development pipeline and provide regular reports on progress and forecasts.
• Represent our client at industry events, conferences, and networking functions in Centurion and beyond.
• Stay abreast of market developments and adapt strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Exceptional understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and strategic planning.
• Strong network of contacts within relevant industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long‑term client and partner relationships.
• Experience with CRM systems and business development tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Ability to travel as required for business development activities.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Centurion, Gauteng area.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to shape and drive significant business growth for a leading company.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and results-oriented work environment based in Centurion .
• Potential for international travel and exposure to diverse markets.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement planning benefits.
• Allowance for travel and business expenses.