Remote Business Development Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Stock options

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to drive market expansion and forge partnerships. This fully remote role requires a proactive professional who can identify opportunities, build robust business cases, and negotiate complex agreements from home.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align efforts, manage the lifecycle of partnerships, and travel internationally for key meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in business development, strategic partnerships, or related field.
• Proven track record in identifying, negotiating, and closing significant deals.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; able to translate complex ideas into actionable plans.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working remotely with strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and potential strategic partnerships.
• Develop comprehensive business plans and financial models to support new ventures and collaborations.
• Lead negotiations and manage the full lifecycle of partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to align business development efforts with overall company strategy.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and potential partners.
• Track and report on the progress of business development initiatives and key performance indicators.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance

MBA (a plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to drive new market expansion and forge key partnerships. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual who can identify untapped opportunities, develop robust business cases, and negotiate complex agreements from their home office. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth trajectory of our client, working across diverse business units to identify synergistic opportunities. This is an ideal role for a seasoned professional looking to leverage their expertise in a flexible, results-oriented, remote-first environment, contributing to impactful strategic initiatives and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and potential strategic partnerships.
• Develop comprehensive business plans and financial models to support new ventures and collaborations.
• Lead negotiations and manage the full lifecycle of partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to align business development efforts with overall company strategy.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and potential partners.
• Track and report on the progress of business development initiatives and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development , strategic partnerships, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, adept at building rapport with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment, demonstrating strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline; MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allocation of company stock options.
• Opportunities for international travel for key partnership meetings.