Business Development Operations Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Business Development Operations Manager to streamline pipelines and align sales, marketing, and product teams for growth. The role is based in Polokwane with a fully remote work arrangement, offering incentives tied to performance.

You will drive dashboards, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and support proposals and collateral while leveraging CRM tools to boost efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in operations management supporting business development or sales.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational framework for business development activities, including pipeline tracking and reporting.
• Streamline processes for lead qualification, opportunity management, and deal closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of business development strategies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs for business development.
• Support the creation of proposals, presentations, and other business development collateral.
• Identify and implement tools and technologies to enhance business development efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic Business Development Operations Manager to support their growth initiatives in Polokwane. This role is responsible for streamlining operational processes related to business development activities, managing project pipelines, and ensuring efficient collaboration between sales, marketing, and product teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen understanding of business strategy, and the ability to manage complex projects. You will play a vital role in enabling the business development team to achieve its ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operational framework for business development activities, including pipeline tracking and reporting.
• Streamline processes for lead qualification, opportunity management, and deal closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of business development strategies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for business development.
• Support the creation of proposals, presentations, and other business development collateral.
• Identify and implement tools and technologies to enhance business development efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, with a focus on supporting business development or sales teams.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with sales and marketing processes and strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement for enhanced work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development in business strategy and operations.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on growth.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.