Business Development Manager – Field Operations

Omega HR Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager – Field Operations to lead regional merchant growth by managing a sales team. The role demands 5–7 years of sales management experience and strong CRM, data analysis, and reporting skills. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is advantageous, and extensive travel is required. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader passionate about driving commercial results.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in sales management or channel leadership.
• Proven leadership experience in field-based sales environments.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage Growth Executives and Administrators.
• Drive merchant acquisition, activation, and multi-product adoption.
• Manage regional performance, forecasting, and pipeline health.
• Collaborate with Product, Finance, Marketing, and Ops.
• Attend merchant meetings and support deal closure.
• Ensure continuous product training and certification.

Skills

Sales management

Channel leadership

CRM proficiency

Data analysis

Reporting capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, or Marketing

Job description

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager – Field Operations, a field-based leader who will spearhead merchant growth by coaching and empowering a regional sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage Growth Executives and Administrators
• Drive merchant acquisition, activation, and multi-product adoption
• Manage regional performance, forecasting, and pipeline health
• Collaborate with Product, Finance, Marketing, and Ops
• Attend merchant meetings and support deal closure
• Ensure continuous product training and certification

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years’ experience in sales management or channel leadership
• Proven leadership experience in field-based sales environments
• Strong CRM, data analysis, and reporting capability
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or Marketing advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport (extensive travel required)

If you're a hands-on leader passionate about driving commercial results, this may be the next step for you.