Business Development Manager – Specialised Solutions

HRCorp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

HRCorp in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its Specialised Solutions division. The role focuses on growing revenue in high-risk, high-value security services, including escorting valuables and close protection.

You will leverage a strong network in security and logistics, lead client engagement, proposals, and marketing initiatives, and ensure sustained sales growth. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in business development within security or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing is advantageous.
• Minimum 5–7 years of Business Development experience in specialised services.
• Experience in solutions design and mitigation case studies.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable car.
• PSIRA registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Escort high-value commodities experience (e.g., cash-in-transit, precious metals).
• Background in close protection services.
• Build a strong network within security, logistics or high-risk sectors.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Drive growth and client engagement with a results-driven mindset.
• Support customers with proposals and solutions; lead marketing initiatives.
• Conduct cold calling to generate leads and sales growth in Specialised Solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales & marketing

Negotiation

Stakeholder relationships

Security industry

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Sales & Marketing advantageous

Job description

Overview

A national integrated security services provider is looking for a Business Development Manager to join its Specialised Solutions division. Ideal for someone with a background in high-risk, high-value security operations (escorting high-value commodities or close protection services) ready to transition into a dynamic business development role.

Requirements

• - Grade 12
• - Diploma in Sales and Marketing advantageous
• - Minimum 5-7 years' Business Development experience, preferably within Specialised Solutions (specialised services offering)
• - Previous solutions design and mitigation case study experience
• - Computer literate
• - Valid driver's licence and a reliable car
• - PSIRA registered

Key Responsibilities

• - Experience in escorting high-value commodities (e.g. cash-in-transit, precious metals, sensitive assets)
• - Background in close protection services
• - Strong network within security, logistics or high-risk sectors
• - Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• - Results-driven mindset with a passion for growth and client engagement
• - Customer support, proposals and solutions
• - Lead marketing initiatives and conduct cold calling to generate leads
• - Ensure sales growth in the Specialised Solutions revenue streams
• - Client relationship management
• - Provide excellent customer service
• - Strong knowledge of pricing structure and service