Business Development Manager - Financial Services

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for our Paarl team in the Western Cape. You will identify new business opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth within the financial services sector.

You will develop and execute sales strategies, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, and represent the company at industry events to shape our commercial direction and expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in business development, sales, or relationship management within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the financial services market.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and strategic partners.
• Conduct market research to understand competitive landscape and identify emerging trends.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align business strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager with expertise in the financial services sector to join their team in Paarl . This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. You will develop and execute sales strategies, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, and represent the company at industry events. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the commercial direction of the company and contribute significantly to its expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the financial services market.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and strategic partners.
• Conduct market research to understand competitive landscape and identify emerging trends.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align business strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or relationship management within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent understanding of financial products, markets, and industry trends.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet clients and attend industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Performance bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.