Growth / Business Development Executive - (PERMANENT)

PM Connection; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Sandton is seeking a Growth / Business Development Executive to lead their payments division. This senior role focuses on driving revenue growth and enhancing market share through strategic planning and team leadership. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, with proven skills in communication and negotiation. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and business development.
• 5+ years in a senior role managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and executive decision-making.
• Drive revenue growth through client retention and acquisition.
• Oversee sales and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership in sales

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.

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.

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