Business Development Manager JB5346

Kontak Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial technology firm in Midrand is seeking a Business Development Manager with a Chartered Accountant qualification. This role combines SaaS sales and B2B development, providing the opportunity to engage with C-suite executives and manage the complete sales cycle. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and proven sales experience, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience selling SaaS platforms.
• Proven B2B outbound sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and target international clients.
• Drive outbound sales and business development.
• Present demos and manage the full sales process.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Time Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Business Development Manager (Accounting / SaaS) – JB5346
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Salary: R650 000 – R750 000 CTC per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

A growing financial technology firm is looking for a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) to step into a Business Development Manager role. Ideal for a candidate with a passion for tech and experience in SaaS sales and B2B outbound development, this front-office role offers the chance to work closely with C-suite executives and manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation to closing deals.
Minimum Requirements:
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Experience selling SaaS platforms
• Proven B2B outbound sales/business development background
• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness
• Confident presenting to and negotiating with executive stakeholders
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Target-driven with strong time management
• Comfortable conducting product demos and custom presentations
• Open to feedback and continuous learning
Key Responsibilities:
• Research and target international clients
• Drive outbound sales and business development
• Present demos, negotiate, and manage full sales process
• Support pricing proposals and RFP responses
• Oversee onboarding, training, and client migration
• Build and manage strategic partnerships
• Serve as account manager for new and existing clients
This role is perfect for a commercially minded CA ready to move into a fast-paced, tech-enabled business development role.