Remote Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + uncapped commission

Fully remote

Career growth

Strategic impact

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join a remote-first team. You will identify and secure new client partnerships, develop strategic sales plans, and expand market reach while managing a strong pipeline and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.

The role emphasizes a sales-driven mindset, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote capacity, with significant commission potential and career growth.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years in BD or sales, preferably in recruitment or professional services.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and securing new business.
• Excellent understanding of the recruitment market and its services.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication and virtual presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business opportunities in the recruitment services market.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow the business.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and clients.
• Conduct sales presentations and proposals highlighting value propositions.
• Negotiate and close new business contracts and service agreements.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key client stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Closing deals

Presentation

Remote work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client, a successful and growing Recruitment Consultancy , is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join their fully remote team. This critical role focuses on identifying and securing new client partnerships, expanding the consultancy's reach and market share. You will be responsible for prospecting potential clients, understanding their recruitment needs, and presenting tailored solutions that drive business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a sales-driven professional with a strong understanding of the recruitment industry to excel in a remote-first environment, build valuable client relationships, and achieve significant career and financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the recruitment services market.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company growth objectives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and prospective clients.
• Conduct effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients, highlighting our client's value proposition.
• Negotiated and close new business contracts and service agreements.
• Cultivate and nurture long-term relationships with key client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably within the recruitment or professional services industry.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and securing new business.
• Excellent understanding of the recruitment market and its various service offerings.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, comfortable in a virtual setting.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working autonomously in a remote capacity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary coupled with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• The chance to shape and drive the business development strategy of the consultancy.
• A supportive and dynamic virtual team environment that celebrates success.