E-commerce Business Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic E-commerce Business Development Manager to identify growth opportunities for its online business based in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on developing partnerships, expanding into new markets, and driving revenue growth in the digital marketplace.

The senior position requires market research, negotiations, and leadership across marketing, sales, and operations, with a hybrid work setup and a strong potential for performance-based rewards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within the e-commerce or digital sector.
• Proven track record of identifying and successfully closing new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business plans.
• Experience with market research, financial modeling, and contract negotiation.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and ability to lead initiatives in North West.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships to drive e-commerce revenue growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for market expansion and customer acquisition.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements with new partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and industry influencers.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, operations) to ensure successful implementation of growth initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Presentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and driven E-commerce Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new growth opportunities for their online business based in Mahikeng . This role involves developing partnerships, expanding into new markets, and driving revenue growth through innovative strategies. You will be responsible for market research, identifying potential collaborations, negotiating agreements, and managing key relationships to ensure the company's competitive edge in the digital marketplace. This is a senior position for a proactive leader eager to shape the future of the company's online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships to drive e-commerce revenue growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for market expansion and customer acquisition.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements with new partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and industry influencers.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, operations) to ensure successful implementation of growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development , sales, or strategic partnerships within the e-commerce or digital sector.
• Proven track record of identifying and successfully closing new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business plans.
• Experience with market research, financial modeling, and contract negotiation.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and ability to lead initiatives in North West .

Benefits

• Executive-level salary with significant bonus potential tied to performance.
• Comprehensive executive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous allowance for professional development and networking.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing online business.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility for strategic meetings and focused work.