Business Development Manager - Port Elizabeth

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in Gqeberha to drive sales in the IT sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of IT services. Responsibilities include identifying potential clients, solving their IT challenges, and managing the sales process. This is a full-time position with a negotiable package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in IT or telecoms.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Basic understanding of IT services such as cybersecurity or cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target businesses facing IT challenges.
• Engage with clients to understand their pain points.
• Manage the full sales process from prospecting to signed agreements.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets to drive revenue growth.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

CRM experience

Market knowledge

Tools

Salesforce

ConnectWise

Job description

Business Development Manager - Port Elizabeth

Reference: 3467334583

Sector: Information Technology (IT)

Location: Gqeberha

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Qualifications: No formal education required

Package: Negotiable

Description:

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Business Development Manager to join their team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in IT, telecoms, or technology-related industries.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Basic understanding of IT services such as cybersecurity, cloud solutions, or managed support; technical expertise not required, but ability to sell the value is essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, ConnectWise) to manage opportunities and track performance.
• Knowledge of the Port Elizabeth/Eastern Cape business market is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities include:

• Hunt New Business: Identify and target businesses facing IT challenges and build a sales pipeline.
• Solve Real Problems: Engage with clients to understand their pain points and position IT services as solutions.
• Close Deals: Manage the full sales process from prospecting to signed agreements, with technical and marketing support available.
• Grow Revenue: Achieve and exceed sales targets to drive revenue growth through new client acquisition.

Note: If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, your application may be unsuccessful.