Remote Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Commission & bonus structure

Career growth opportunities

Lead generation tools access

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Remote Business Development Manager to drive growth for a dynamic recruitment consultancy. Operate nationwide from your home office near Benoni, SA, identifying new business opportunities and building strategic client relationships.

You will promote the firm’s recruitment services, lead compelling presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery. This remote role rewards sales success with strong commissions and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management in recruitment or staffing is required.
• Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and growing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets in South Africa.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for new business acquisition.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Remote work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is actively recruiting a Remote Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand their client base. Operating entirely remotely, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships with prospective clients, and promoting the firm's recruitment services. This role is perfect for a sales-driven individual with a strong understanding of the recruitment industry who thrives in a flexible, home-based work environment. You will play a key role in expanding the company's reach across South Africa, contributing to its continued success from wherever you are based, supporting clients nationwide from your home office location near Benoni .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets and industries.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Cultivate and manage strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for new business acquisition.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within the recruitment or staffing industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• Understanding of the recruitment process and service offerings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Full remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in business development.
• Access to lead generation tools and sales support.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture focused on achieving shared goals, working with clients across South Africa from your home base near Benoni .