Business Development Representative

Remote Choice; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A emerging investment platform is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in Cape Town. This role involves lead generation, deal sourcing, and relationship management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in the healthcare sector, with opportunities for career growth as the firm expands.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in deal origination, business development, sales, or lead generation.
• Proactive self-starter who excels in an autonomous, fast-moving environment.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify potential acquisition targets.
• Develop and nurture long-term connections with Founders and CEOs.
• Maintain the CRM and deal tracking systems.
• Assist the investment team with market research and company profiling.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Organizational discipline

Analytical mindset

Commercial curiosity

Job description

Our client is an emerging investment platform focused on the healthcare sector.

They are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join their growing team.

The firm operates with a lean, start-up mindset — offering the opportunity to take on wide-ranging responsibilities across lead generation, deal sourcing and relationship management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands‑on environment and wants to play a direct role in building an ambitious, globally minded investment platform.

For high‑performing individuals, there's strong potential for progression into senior roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Origination & Pipeline Development

  • Conduct research to identify potential acquisition targets through market mapping and sector analysis.
  • Engage directly with business owners, intermediaries, and advisors to establish and maintain deal flow.
  • Represent the firm professionally across all external communications, including calls, emails, and meetings.
  • This is a relationship‑driven, outbound role — perfect for someone who enjoys business development and the challenge of uncovering new opportunities.

• Relationship & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and nurture long‑term connections with Founders, CEOs, and business owners.
  • Brokers, consultants, and other intermediaries.
  • Articulate the firm’s investment philosophy and value proposition to potential partners and acquisition targets.

• Pipeline Management & Opportunity Assessment

  • Maintain the CRM and deal tracking systems to ensure visibility and accuracy across the pipeline.
  • Perform preliminary analysis of opportunities using key commercial and financial indicators such as revenue growth, profitability, and scalability.
  • Balance analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strategic prioritization.

• Deal Execution Support

  • Assist the investment team with market research, company profiling, and preparation of presentation materials.
  • Early‑stage analysis and coordination of due diligence efforts.
  • Provide end‑to‑end exposure to the investment lifecycle — from outreach to negotiation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience

  1–3 years in deal origination, business development, sales, or lead generation.

• Skills

  Strong communication abilities, organizational discipline, analytical mindset, and commercial curiosity.

• Personality

  Proactive self‑starter who excels in an autonomous, fast‑moving environment.

• Interest Areas

  Genuine enthusiasm for the healthcare sector.

Career Growth

Success in this position means consistently identifying qualified acquisition opportunities, building a strong network of trusted industry relationships, and contributing directly to the expansion of the firm’s deal pipeline and strategic footprint. As the organization grows, high‑performing individuals will have the opportunity to step into more senior or leadership‑focused roles.