Graduate Business Development Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Graduate Business Development Associate to join our sales and marketing team. You will identify new business opportunities, nurture leads, and support the sales team to hit targets.

This role offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, client relationship management, and market analysis within a fast-paced corporate environment in Randburg. A recent graduate with strong communication and a proactive mindset will thrive.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset and analytical ability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new clients and market opportunities.
• Initiate contact with prospective clients through various channels.
• Qualify leads and assess their suitability for products/services.
• Assist in developing and executing business development strategies.
• Support sales in preparing proposals, presentations, and pitches.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor analysis to inform strategies.
• Track progress and manage leads using CRM software.
• Collaborate with marketing to align BD efforts with campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Research

MS Office

Teamwork

Independence

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Graduate Business Development Associate to join our sales and marketing team. You will identify new business opportunities, nurture leads, and support the sales team to hit targets.

This role offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, client relationship management, and market analysis within a fast-paced corporate environment in Randburg. A recent graduate with strong communication and a proactive mindset will thrive.