E-commerce Business Development Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Professional development allowance

Career growth opportunities

Strategic exposure

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished E-commerce Business Development Manager to drive growth across channels, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships that expand online revenue.

You will lead initiatives to optimize sales channels, develop innovative strategies, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to deliver measurable results for a prominent e-commerce brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in business development, sales or strategic partnerships with e-commerce focus.
• Proven track record of closing deals and driving revenue.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in building and managing strategic partnerships.
• Based in Sandton, Gauteng or willing to commute regularly.

Responsabilités

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market reach and revenue.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with partners and service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, affiliates, and partners.
• Oversee launch of new products, services, or market initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations for alignment and execution.
• Develop financial models to assess viability of new initiatives.
• Stay informed on latest e-commerce trends and innovations.
• Manage the business development pipeline and report progress to senior management.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Independent work

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Outils

CRM software

BD tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding e-commerce enterprise, is seeking a strategic and results-oriented E-commerce Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives from their offices in **Sandton, Gauteng**. This senior role will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and developing innovative strategies to expand our client's online presence and revenue streams. You will play a crucial role in shaping the company's long-term growth by exploring new product lines, optimizing sales channels, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead business development efforts for a prominent player in the **Sandton** e-commerce sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive e-commerce growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market reach and increase revenue.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with partners, suppliers, and service providers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, affiliates, and strategic partners.
• Oversee the launch of new products, services, or market initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of business development strategies.
• Develop financial models and projections to assess the viability of new business initiatives.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in the e-commerce industry.
• Manage the business development pipeline and report on progress to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with a significant focus on e-commerce.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying and closing business deals, and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the e-commerce ecosystem, including various sales channels and business models.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in building and managing strategic partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM software and business development tools.
• Based in **Sandton, Gauteng** or willing to commute regularly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Significant opportunity for career advancement in a growing company located in **Sandton**.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and professional development allowance.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and business expansion initiatives.
• Dynamic and results-driven work environment.
• Be part of shaping the future of e-commerce for a leading brand.