Cape Town Business Development Lead – Partnerships & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave

Professional development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth, forming strategic partnerships and driving revenue across the Western Cape. You will identify opportunities, negotiate deals, and build a robust client network to deliver measurable business impact.

The role requires a strong market sense, exceptional networking skills, and a proven track record in professional services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related sales leadership role.
• Proven track record of identifying and closing significant business deals.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong network of contacts within the Cape Town business community.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive revenue and market share in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
• Identify, research, and evaluate new opportunities, partnerships, and client segments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, potential clients, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and differentiation opportunities.
• Lead negotiations and finalize agreements with partners and clients.
• Create proposals and presentations to showcase value propositions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations for campaign execution and service delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions in Cape Town.
• Provide regular reports on BD activities, pipeline status, and market insights to senior management.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Networking

Market analysis

Leadership

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics

MBA (advantage)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth, forming strategic partnerships and driving revenue across the Western Cape. You will identify opportunities, negotiate deals, and build a robust client network to deliver measurable business impact.

The role requires a strong market sense, exceptional networking skills, and a proven track record in professional services.