Hybrid Graduate Trainee - Cape Town Biz Dev

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stipend

Mentorship program

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, invites recent graduates to join a Graduate Trainee program focused on Business Development. The role blends in-office mentorship with remote work, offering practical exposure to market analysis, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

As a trainee, you will work with seasoned professionals on real-world projects, learning to identify new business opportunities and foster client relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with a keen interest in business growth.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and in a team."
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and market trends.
• Support the Business Development team in preparing proposals, presentations, and pitches.
• Conduct research on potential clients, industry landscapes, and competitor activities.
• Help maintain the CRM system with client information and interaction logs.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to relationship-building efforts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business development strategies.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
• Learn and apply business development methodologies within the Cape Town context.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, invites recent graduates to join a Graduate Trainee program focused on Business Development. The role blends in-office mentorship with remote work, offering practical exposure to market analysis, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

As a trainee, you will work with seasoned professionals on real-world projects, learning to identify new business opportunities and foster client relationships in a hybrid work environment.