Business Development Manager

Protect Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company, Protect Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager in Cape Town. The role involves generating new business, attending global events, and developing client proposals. Ideal candidates will have strong networking skills, CRM experience, and a passion for innovation in industries like travel and events.

Benefits

Work within a talented team dedicated to innovation.

Join a rapidly scaling tech company.

Qualifications

• Experience in new business generation is vital.
• Fluent English is a requirement.
• Previous experience in ticketing, events, travel, or accommodation sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate meetings with prospective clients creatively.
• Attend global events and conferences as the face of Protect Group.
• Develop proposals with the finance team based on client needs.

Skills

New business generation

Networking skills

Communication skills

CRM experience

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location:Cape Town, Permanent, Full-Time. Office based (Flexible hours)

Salary:Competitive depending on experience + Uncapped commission.

Company Overview

Protect Group specialises in enhancing customer experience and generating additional revenue for businesses through innovative technology solutions. Founded in 2016, we’ve rapidly grown to serve over 400 business partners across 75+ countries, with a presence in 12 global offices.

Our dynamic, AI-driven widget integrates seamlessly into online booking and sales platforms, providing customer-centric solutions that boost satisfaction and ancillary revenue without significant upfront costs. At Protect Group,innovation is at our core — we continuously seek new ideas and technologies to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing market.

As a part of the Protect Group team, you will join a community that values collaboration and a shared purpose, fostering a strong sense ofcommunity. We believe inaccountabilityand owning our responsibilities, ensuring that we deliver on promises and find solutions when challenges arise.

'Protect People' are talented, ambitious, and passionate individuals who bringenergyand enthusiasm to their work every day. We are looking for someone who shares ourpassionfor disrupting global industries across transportation, travel, hospitality, events, and financial services, driving continuous growth and success.

Business Development & Planning

• Generate meetings with prospective clients by being creative and not relying solely on outbound emails or cold LinkedIn approaches.
• Attend events and conferences across the world becoming the face of Protect Group in your market.
• Pitch by video call, and in person, before developing proposals with the finance team that meet client needs. concerns, and objectives.
• Work towards a set of half yearly OKRs. Submit regular progress reports and sales forecasts, ensuring these are achieved.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within Protect Group’s CRM.

Required Skills and Experience

• New business generation experience is vital
• Experience in developing excellent relationships and demonstrating strong networking skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Fluent English is a requirement of the role.
• Enthusiastic, high degree of integrity, self-motivated, positive attitude, proactive approach to work, and a confident approach to closing business
• Well organised with previous experience using CRM systems
• No travel restrictions.
• Must be able to work in South Africa without employer visa sponsorship
• Must be able to travel freely for meetings, events and conferences
• Previous experience in any of the following sectors: Ticketing, Events and Venues, Sports, Participation, Travel & Tours, Transport or Accommodation.

Why Protect Group?

• Join a rapidly scaling tech company revolutionising global industries.
• Work within a talented team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

• If you live and breathe what you do and recognise yourself as a Protect Person then submit your latest CV and let us know what you can bring to Protect