Business Development Representative

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive training program

Clear career path toward Sales Exec

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to generate new business opportunities by identifying and qualifying potential clients in the Eastern Cape region. You will initiate contact, understand prospect needs, and set up qualified meetings for the sales team, serving as an entry point to a sales career in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes building the sales funnel, communicating value, and maintaining CRM records while collaborating

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated and results-driven attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and decision-makers in target industries.
• Initiate contact with prospects via cold calls, emails, and social outreach.
• Articulate value propositions of products/services clearly.
• Qualify leads and schedule introductory meetings for senior sales staff.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in the CRM.
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine lead generation strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone presence

Organizational skills

Team player

Sales knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and energetic Business Development Representative to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This role is focused on generating new business opportunities by identifying and qualifying potential clients within the Eastern Cape region. You will be instrumental in building the top of the sales funnel by initiating contact, understanding prospect needs, and setting up qualified meetings for the sales team. This is a fantastic entry point into a sales career for ambitious individuals looking to grow within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries.
• Initiate contact with prospects through cold calling, email outreach, and social selling.
• Articulate the value proposition of our client's products and services clearly and concisely.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria and schedule introductory meetings for senior sales staff.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine lead generation strategies and messaging.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident phone presence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A motivated and results-driven attitude, with a desire to succeed in sales.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and business development processes.
• Previous experience in a customer service or sales-related role is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive training program to develop sales skills.
• Clear career path towards a Sales Executive role.
• Positive and encouraging team culture.
• Exposure to various industries and business challenges.