Business Development Specialist - Remote (Northern Limpopo Focus)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Remote working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Clear career advancement paths

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Business Development Specialist for the northern Limpopo region. This remote role emphasizes identifying opportunities, building partnerships with farming cooperatives and government entities, and driving adoption of agritech solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in BD/sales within agriculture, strong networking skills, and proficiency with CRM software. Travel within Limpopo is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in business development, sales, or related role, with preference for agriculture or rural development.
• Strong understanding of Limpopo's agricultural landscape and drivers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and virtual collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural sector in northern Limpopo and surrounding areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and government agencies.
• Conduct market research to understand the region's agricultural needs and challenges.
• Promote and present technology solutions through virtual meetings, webinars, and online demos.
• Negotiate and close partnership agreements and sales contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop targeted outreach campaigns.
• Provide market insights feedback to product development team.
• Meet defined business development and sales targets for the region.

Skills

Networking

CRM software

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm specializing in innovative agricultural solutions, is seeking a dedicated Business Development Specialist to focus on expanding their market reach within the northern **Limpopo** region. This is a critical, fully remote role, allowing you to work from your home office and engage with clients and partners across this vital agricultural hub. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with farming cooperatives, agricultural businesses, and government entities, and driving the adoption of our client's cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the agricultural sector, exceptional networking skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive sustainable development. As a remote-first organization, we provide the infrastructure and support needed for you to succeed and make a significant impact from anywhere in **SouthAfrica**.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural sector in northern **Limpopo** and surrounding areas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and government agencies.
• Conduct market research to understand the unique needs and challenges of the region's agricultural community.
• Promote and present our client's innovative technology solutions through virtual meetings, webinars, and online demonstrations.
• Negotiate and close partnership agreements and sales contracts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted outreach campaigns.
• Provide feedback to the product development team based on market insights and client needs.
• Achieve defined business development and sales targets for the designated region.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role, with a preference for experience within the agricultural sector or rural development.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural landscape in **Limpopo** and its economic drivers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proficient in managing tasks within a remote work environment.
• Proficiency with CRM software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Must reside in **SouthAfrica** and be able to travel within the **Limpopo** region as needed for essential meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in agritech and business development.
• Flexible and fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable development in the agricultural sector.
• Regular performance reviews and clear paths for career advancement.