Real Estate Business Development Manager

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Business Development Manager in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive growth by identifying opportunities, forging partnerships, and expanding market presence in the region.

You will lead market analysis, lead generation, and nurture relationships with developers, investors, and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong real estate development background, excellent networking and negotiation skills, and a proactive, results-driven approach to expanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, sales, or partnerships in real estate or construction.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities for real estate development.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, investors and partners.
• Generate qualified leads and manage the pipeline for new projects.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for potential developments.
• Negotiate and structure partnership agreements and joint ventures.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project initiation and execution.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Networking

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding real estate development company, is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth in **Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal**. This critical role involves identifying new business opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding our client's market presence within the region. You will be responsible for market analysis, lead generation, and nurturing relationships with developers, investors, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the real estate development cycle, exceptional networking abilities, and a proven track record in business development. This is a high-impact position within our client's **Pietermaritzburg** operations, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and contribution to significant development projects across **KwaZulu-Natal**. We are looking for a results-oriented individual with a strategic mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating new market opportunities for real estate development.
• Developing and implementing strategic business development plans.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key industry players, investors, and partners.
• Generating qualified leads and managing the pipeline for new projects.
• Conducting market research and feasibility studies for potential developments.
• Negotiating and structuring partnership agreements and joint ventures.
• Representing the company at industry events and conferences.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful project initiation and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within the real estate or construction industry.
• Demonstrable success in identifying and closing new business opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of the real estate development process and market trends.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the **Pietermaritzburg** and **KwaZulu-Natal** real estate market is essential.
• Ability to travel within the region as required.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive base salary, an attractive performance-based bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement contributions. You will benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression in a growing company. This role provides a unique chance to shape the future development landscape in **Pietermaritzburg** and contribute significantly to our client's expansion across **KwaZulu-Natal**. Join a forward-thinking organization and drive impactful business growth.