Graduate Business Development & Growth Strategist

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from business leaders

Competitive starting salary

Career progression pathways

Exposure to diverse client portfolios

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a driven Graduate Business Development Associate to identify opportunities, engage potential clients, and support growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with sales and marketing teams, craft tailored proposals, and participate in market research to build a robust pipeline while gaining hands-on experience in business development and client acquisition.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office and portfolio of outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new business opportunities and markets.
• Initiate contact with potential clients via phone, email, and events.
• Understand client needs and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop outreach strategies.
• Deliver presentations on products and services.
• Track sales activities and pipeline development.
• Participate in industry events and represent the company.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Initiative

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Economics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a driven Graduate Business Development Associate to identify opportunities, engage potential clients, and support growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with sales and marketing teams, craft tailored proposals, and participate in market research to build a robust pipeline while gaining hands-on experience in business development and client acquisition.