Hybrid Junior Business Development Associate | Tech Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & commission structure

CRM training and product knowledge

Career advancement in a growing tech公司

Job summary

Placements24 invites a driven junior Business Development Associate to join our fast-growing technology startup in Bloemfontein, Hybrid. You will support lead generation, client outreach, and market analysis to expand our client base and sharpen sales strategies.

You will collaborate with sales and marketing, develop proposals, manage relationships, and track opportunities in the CRM. The role suits a recent graduate with strong communication, ambition, and a passion for technology and growth,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and business development principles.
• Proficiency in using CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot).

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new clients and market opportunities.
• Initiate contact with prospective clients through email, phone, and social channels.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and understand their needs.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop outreach strategies.
• Track sales leads and manage the sales pipeline using CRM software.
• Participate in networking events and conferences to generate leads.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly business development targets.
• Contribute to team meetings and share market insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Sales process understanding

Time management

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Marketing / Economics

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 invites a driven junior Business Development Associate to join our fast-growing technology startup in Bloemfontein, Hybrid. You will support lead generation, client outreach, and market analysis to expand our client base and sharpen sales strategies.

You will collaborate with sales and marketing, develop proposals, manage relationships, and track opportunities in the CRM. The role suits a recent graduate with strong communication, ambition, and a passion for technology and growth,