Business Development Officer : Academic R35 000 Gross Salary Plus Lucrative Commission

Recruitforce Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A training provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Development Professional to champion their mission in expanding reach and impact. You will be responsible for client acquisition, market research, and relationship management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development, proven B2B sales experience, and an understanding of the South African Learning and Development landscape. Competitive compensation package with a gross salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years business development experience with proven sales target achievements.
• In-depth understanding of the SA Learning and Development Landscape.
• Results-oriented, target-focused, and an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead client acquisition, retention, and growth efforts.
• Perform market research to uncover new business opportunities.
• Collaborate in a team environment to achieve business targets.

Skills

Business development experience

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Market research

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a fully accredited training provider, offers business skills training by professional experts in the field of Learning and Development.

Training programmes are aligned with the current organisational development programmes, focusing on meeting business needs and building a healthy B-BBE scorecard.

Responsibilities Overview

As a pivotal member of this energetic team, you will champion their mission to redefine professional growth and lead the charge in expanding the company's reach and impact.

This role is central to forging meaningful partnerships, uncovering new opportunities, and crafting bespoke learning solutions that resonate with the evolving needs of businesses nationwide.

The key performance indicators of the role will be client acquisition, retention and growth of clients, market research, and relationship management.

You will work in a collaborative team environment and be fully focused on achieving targets and growing the business.

You will call on any business and target HR Managers, Learning and Development Managers, as well as CEOs and CFOs.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years business development experience and the ability to prove sales target achievement.

Proven B2B sales experience in the Learning and Development Sector.

In-depth understanding of the SA Learning and Development Landscape.

Results-oriented and target-focused, an excellent communicator who is self-motivated and can use their own initiative.

Own reliable transport.

Package & Remuneration

• Gross salary plus very lucrative commission. Please note: this is a practical, competency-based interview process which will include a role play and an assignment.