Growth-Focused Biz Development Specialist

Belay Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions is seeking a Business Development Specialist (Growth) in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, acquiring customers, and driving revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded with strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, capable of building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development, sales or account acquisition.
• Experience in eCommerce, logistics, SaaS or related industries is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commercial acumen and consultative selling capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and engage potential customers across target markets.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through proactive outreach.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs and opportunities.
• Qualify leads and convert opportunities into new business.
• Deliver professional product demonstrations and client presentations.
• Develop tailored proposals and sales strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Negotiate and close new business opportunities.
• Facilitate onboarding of new customers and ensure value realization.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing, Product and Customer Success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Consultative selling

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Planning

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Sales/Business/Marketing/Commerce

Job description

Belay Talent Solutions is seeking a Business Development Specialist (Growth) in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, acquiring customers, and driving revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded with strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, capable of building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.