Junior Specialist: Business Development

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Johannesburg seeks a business development professional to provide strategic advice and implement effective service delivery processes. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance, enhancing customer experience, and promoting team collaboration. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Higher Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills needed.
• Experience in project management and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with control, compliance, and quality standards.
• Deliver service excellence and achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Sales Acumen

Project Management

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Education

Higher Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Marketing automation

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong regional and international presence, our local bank offers a career opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey, shaping our future as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Provide advice and support in developing and implementing business development management plans and related service delivery processes, methods, and techniques to ensure sound business development expertise.

Job Description

Continuously seek to improve work methods by challenging the status quo, fostering an empowering team environment, sharing knowledge and best practices, and providing constructive feedback. Responsibilities include:

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure activities adhere to control, compliance, and quality standards.
• Customer Experience: Deliver service excellence and achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills Required:

• Communication: Effectively communicate ideas, negotiate, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Understand trends, analyze data, and make informed decisions based on research.
• Sales Acumen: Knowledge of sales strategies, techniques, and experience in selling products and services.
• Project Management: Basic skills in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn, adapt, and handle various tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of relevant software such as Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and marketing automation.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to group goals.

Education

Higher Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies (Required).

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote demographic diversity. The Bank reserves the right not to fill the position.