Junior Business Development Executive

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Business Development Executive located in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves identifying leads, assisting in proposals, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, and 1-2 years of relevant experience in sales or business development, preferably in fintech. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools like HubSpot is required, with digital payments knowledge being an advantage.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in sales, business development, or customer-facing role (preferably fintech, banking, or payments).
• Knowledge of digital payments/financial services is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office; HubSpot experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify leads; support sales activities.
• Assist with proposals, contracts, and CRM updates.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and provide insights.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Customer relationship management

Market research

Digital payments knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Office

HubSpot

Jira

Job description

About the job Junior Business Development Executive

Junior Business Development Executive

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 1-2 years in sales, business development, or customer-facing role (preferably fintech, banking, or payments)
• Knowledge of digital payments/financial services an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office; HubSpot experience a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify leads; support sales activities
• Assist with proposals, contracts, and CRM updates
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Conduct market research and provide insights
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams
• Ensure accurate, professional communication and documentation
• Track time (Jira/Tempo) and follow company policies

Performance Measures

• Lead conversion and deal closures
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Accurate reporting and CRM updates
• Timely delivery of tasks and compliance with processes