Growth/Business Development Executive

PRR Recruitment Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech organization is searching for a visionary Growth / Business Development Executive in Johannesburg. The role involves strategic leadership, driving revenue growth, and managing sales and marketing teams. Candidates should have over 10 years in business development, a strong fintech background, and a Bachelor's degree. This position offers opportunities for significant impact in shaping future growth across Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong track record in fintech, payments, telecoms, or B2B tech.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Executive-level strategy and decision-making.
• Revenue growth through client acquisition and retention.
• Leadership of sales, marketing, and account management teams.
• Brand positioning and market expansion.
• Stakeholder engagement and industry representation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Leadership in sales and marketing

Client acquisition

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Team-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Drive strategy. Lead growth. Shape the future of payments.

We’re seeking a visionary Growth / Business Development Executive to lead a high-performing division within a leading fintech organisation. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep commercial acumen, proven leadership in sales and marketing, and the ability to deliver sustainable revenue growth across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Executive-level strategy and decision-making
• Revenue growth through client acquisition and retention
• Leadership of sales, marketing, and account management teams
• Brand positioning and market expansion
• Stakeholder engagement and industry representation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development, with 5+ in senior leadership
• Strong track record in fintech, payments, telecoms, or B2B tech
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and team-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous