Growth / Business Development Executive - (Permanent)

Project Management Connection; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Growth / Business Development Executive to lead their CTA Payments Division. This senior leadership role involves spearheading sales and marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth and improve profit margins. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in sales and business development, particularly in the fintech or tech sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in sales, marketing and business development (10+ years).
• Extensive experience in managing senior personnel across teams (5+ years).
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and contribute to executive decision-making.
• Drive revenue growth and improve profit margins.
• Oversee sales, account management, and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership experience in sales

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth in the payments and technology space?

Our client is seeking a dynamic Growth / Business Development Executive to lead their CTA Payments Division.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for spearheading sales, marketing, and business development initiatives to deliver sustainable revenue and market share growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and contribute to executive decision-making.
• Drive revenue growth and improve profit margins through client retention and acquisition.
• Oversee sales, account management, and business development activities.
• Develop and execute marketing and brand strategies to position the company as an industry leader.
• Build and lead a high-performing team across sales and marketing functions.
• Monitor performance metrics and present insights to EXCO.
• Represent the company at industry events and build strategic stakeholder relationships.

What they are looking for

• Proven leadership experience in sales, marketing and business development (10+ years, with 5+ in a senior role).
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in managing senior personnel across collaborative teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Industry experience in payments, fintech, telecommunications, or B2B tech sectors.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, or related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• Proficiency in CRM systems, marketing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.