Growth / Business Development Executive - (PERMANENT)

Project Management Connection; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments and technology firm in Sandton is seeking a dynamic Growth / Business Development Executive. This senior role involves spearheading sales and marketing strategies, driving revenue growth, and building a high-performing team. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in relevant sectors, strong strategic thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in relevant fields.
• 5+ years in a senior role managing collaborative teams.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and presentation.
• Experience in the payments, fintech, telecommunications, or B2B tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and executive decision-making.
• Drive revenue growth through client retention and acquisition.
• Oversee sales, account management, and business development.
• Develop marketing and brand strategies for industry positioning.
• Monitor performance metrics and present insights to EXCO.

Skills

Leadership experience in sales

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

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.