Remote Business Development Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with performance bonus

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual home office & development fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly strategic and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to drive market expansion and forge key partnerships. This role offers autonomy, location-independence, and a clear path to contribute to the company’s growth from anywhere.

You will identify untapped markets, develop strategic alliances, and create new revenue streams while collaborating with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful go-to-market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate strategy, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Proven track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage projects in a distributed team.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities across markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, vendors, and industry influencers.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and partnership agreements aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure go-to-market strategies for new initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, both virtually and in person.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Partnerships

Negotiation

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field

MBA desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to drive market expansion and forge key partnerships. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a flexible, results-oriented environment, contributing to the company's growth from anywhere. You will be responsible for identifying untapped market potential, developing strategic alliances, and creating new revenue streams. As a fully remote position, you'll enjoy the autonomy to manage your work and collaborate effectively with a distributed team, impacting the company's future direction significantly. We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven ability to cultivate relationships and execute innovative business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities across various markets.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic partners, vendors, and key industry influencers.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and partnership agreements that align with company objectives.
• Work closely with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless go-to-market strategies for new initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, both virtually and in person, as required.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate strategy, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage projects effectively in a distributed team.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; an MBA is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary complemented by a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Completely remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• Annual allowance for home office equipment and professional development pursuits.