Remote Business Development Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives across new markets and establish strategic partnerships, exploring new revenue streams to expand the company’s global reach.

This role is fully remote, requires a self-starter with strong analytical and networking skills, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or related field.
• Proven track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in using CRM and BI tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market segments.
• Develop and implement robust business development strategies to meet growth objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Networking

Analytical thinking

Remote autonomy

Tools

CRM software

BI tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives across new markets. This role is crucial for identifying strategic partnerships, exploring new revenue streams, and expanding the company's reach globally, all while working remotely. You will be instrumental in developing and executing strategies that foster long-term business success. This position is perfect for a self-starter who excels in a remote work environment, possesses strong analytical and networking skills, and is passionate about forging new paths for growth and innovation from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market segments.
• Develop and implement robust business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
• Proven track record of identifying and successfully developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in using CRM and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape company growth and market strategy.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.