Remote Business Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote setup allowance

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly driven and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives and forge strategic partnerships, focusing on expanding into markets relevant to Mahikeng. The role is fully remote, requiring exceptional relationship management and deal-closing skills.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in business development or related client-facing roles, with a proven track record of meeting targets, and the ability to drive revenue growth across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of remote business development, sales, or related client-facing role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends and strategic partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and outreach.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve growth objectives.
• Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with key clients and partners.
• Negotiate and close complex deals aligning with profitability targets.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams for seamless onboarding.
• Represent the company at virtual events to boost brand visibility.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Remote selling

Negotiation

Pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly driven and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives and forge strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on expanding reach into markets relevant to Mahikeng . This role is essential for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving revenue growth in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and a proven ability to close deals and manage client portfolios virtually. You will be instrumental in shaping the company's expansion strategy and ensuring sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and direct outreach.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve company growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring alignment with company goals and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure seamless client onboarding and success.
• Represent the company at virtual events, webinars, and industry conferences to enhance brand visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related client-facing role, with significant remote experience.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding sales and business development targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and strategic partnership development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a robust sales pipeline virtually, impacting regions like North West .

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure and significant performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and other executive benefits.
• Generous remote work setup allowance and ongoing technology support.
• Opportunities for international travel for key client meetings and strategic development.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and results in a remote work setting.