Remote Business Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote setup

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced remote Business Development Manager to spearhead new growth initiatives. You will identify and capitalize on opportunities, forge partnerships, and drive revenue through innovative strategies from a remote-first setting.

You will conduct market analysis, lead generation for strategic accounts, and nurture relationships with key stakeholders. This role suits a proactive leader shaping future growth with a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or strategic sales.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and executing new market opportunities.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in managing complex sales cycles and high-value deals.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform business development strategies.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and potential partners.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and growth.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Negotiation

Market analysis

Lead generation

Job description

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Business Development Manager to spearhead new growth initiatives. This fully remote role involves identifying, evaluating, and capitalizing on new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue through innovative business development strategies. You will be responsible for market analysis, lead generation for strategic accounts, and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and visionary leader to shape the future growth of our client from a remote-first perspective, working collaboratively with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform business development strategies.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and potential partners.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and growth.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development or strategic sales, with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and executing new market opportunities.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in managing complex sales cycles and high-value deals.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote environment .
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to drive strategic growth and make a substantial impact.
• Flexible working arrangements and a fully remote setup.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to professional development and networking opportunities.