Graduate Business Development Associate

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission

Remote work

Training program

Career growth

Remote tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Business Development Associates to join a remote, fast-paced team. Ideal for recent graduates with a passion for sales, strategy, and client relationships, you will identify opportunities and contribute to growth from day one.

You will engage potential clients, deliver compelling proposals, and collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions. A training-centric environment offers career advancement and a supportive remote culture.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time remotely.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new clients and market opportunities.
• Initiate contact with prospective clients through various channels (email, phone, social media).
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needs.
• Track and manage sales leads and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Business Administration Degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking motivated and ambitious Graduate Business Development Associates to join their dynamic team, fully remotely. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a passion for sales, strategy, and building client relationships, looking to make a significant impact from day one. You will be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities, engaging with potential clients, and contributing to the company's growth strategy. Working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, you will develop crucial commercial skills and gain invaluable experience in business development. We offer a supportive and collaborative remote culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new clients and market opportunities.


• Initiate contact with prospective clients through various channels (email, phone, social media).


• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.


• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needs.


• Track and manage sales leads and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Requirements

• A recent degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of business principles and market dynamics.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a remote setting.


• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for sales and business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and commission structure.


• Comprehensive training on sales techniques and business development strategies.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement.


• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.


• Flexibility of working from home with all necessary remote tools provided.