Business Development Manager | Finance | Gauteng

Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech innovator is seeking a Business Development Manager in Gauteng. The role involves selling business finance solutions to SMEs, building trust with prospects, and meeting sales targets. Ideal candidates should have a tertiary degree and 3+ years in relevant sectors such as lending or technology. Enjoy a vibrant office environment with great benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Life insurance

Disability + critical illness cover

Income protection

Mental, physical, financial wellbeing support

Legal support

Regular team social events

Complimentary snacks and great coffee

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in lending, trade-finance, banking, insurance, or technology sectors.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers and answer difficult questions.
• Independence in managing time and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sell business finance solutions to SMEs.
• Build a pipeline of prospects and foster trust.
• Drive and close new business leads.
• Assist customers with applications and documentation.
• Meet monthly sales targets.

Skills

Dynamic personality

Good business acumen

Self-motivated

B2B sales ability

Education

A tertiary degree

Job description

Business Development Manager | Finance | Gauteng

Salesworx is partnering with a leading fintech innovator that empowers South African SMEs through fast, flexible, and transparent funding solutions.

Join a team that's redefining access to business finance through technology and customer-centric design.

Responsibilities

Selling the business finance solution to a wide range of SMEs in South Africa.

Building a pipeline of prospects and engaging and building trust with them.

Researching, calling, meeting with and / or demoing to clients.

Driving and closing on new-business leads as well as repeat business from existing customers.

Assisting new customers with completing their applications, pre-screening them, obtaining missing documentation, and ensuring completeness of applications.

Working independently and in charge of your own time and how you spend it.

Responsible for meeting monthly sales targets.

Using the analytical and CRM systems to manage, track and communicate with customers.

Requirements

Be dynamic, high-energy, and able to establish rapport with customers.

Have good business acumen and be able to hold conversations with business owners and answer difficult questions.

Be independent, self-motivated, and resourceful.

Desirable Qualifications

A tertiary degree.

3+ years experience in related or similar sectors (for example : lending, trade-finance, banking, insurance, accounting or technology / software sectors).

B2B (business-to-business) sales experience is preferred.

Benefits

An opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting, growing fintech startups.

A smart, fun and diverse team.

A lovely office in the heart of Melrose Arch featuring great coffee, complimentary snacks and regular team social events.

Amazing employee benefits including life insurance, disability + critical illness, income protection and gap cover, as well as other benefits like psychological, physical, financial wellbeing and legal support.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time