Business Development Specialist

Direct Rewards Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Rewards Pty Ltd is seeking a commercially sharp New Business Development Manager to drive growth, open new markets, and convert opportunities into signed deals in Johannesburg. You will build a strong pipeline from prospecting to close, engage senior decision-makers, and lead proposals, pitches and negotiations through to contracts, representing the company at industry events.

Ideal candidates have a degree in business/marketing and 3+ years of B2B sales experience with a track record of

Qualifications

• BCom Marketing, Business Management or related degree.
• 3+ years' proven new business / B2B sales experience — a track record of winning new logos, not just growing existing accounts.
• Experience selling services or solutions into businesses.
• Reward, loyalty, incentives or customer engagement experience highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident engaging at executive level.
• Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong new-business pipeline from prospecting to close.
• Engage senior decision-makers and turn client challenges into commercial solutions.
• Lead proposals, pitches and negotiations through to signed contracts.
• Represent the business at industry events and grow its market presence.

Education

BCom Marketing, Business Management or related degree

3+ years' proven new business / B2B sales experience

Experience selling services or solutions into businesses

Reward, loyalty, incentives or customer engagement experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a natural hunter who thrives on winning new business — not just managing what's already there?

We are looking for a commercially sharp New Business Development Manager to drive growth, open new markets, and convert opportunities into signed deals.

What you'll do:

• Build and manage a strong new-business pipeline from prospecting to close
• Engage senior decision-makers and turn client challenges into commercial solutions
• Lead proposals, pitches and negotiations through to signed contracts
• Represent the business at industry events and grow its market presence

What you'll bring:

• BCom Marketing, Business Management or related degree
• 3+ years' proven new business / B2B sales experience — a track record of winning new logos, not just growing existing accounts
• Experience selling services or solutions into businesses
• Reward, loyalty, incentives or customer engagement experience highly advantageous
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident engaging at executive level
• Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills

If youre entrenpenural, target driven and energised by the thrill of the close - we want to hear from you