Remote Business Growth Lead - Digital Marketing Partnerships

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across South Africa from a remote-first setup. You will identify new market opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and close high-value deals while coordinating with virtual marketing and product teams.

The role requires superb communication, negotiation, and pipeline management skills. The ideal candidate has proven BD/sales experience, a strong understanding of the digital landscape,

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development with target achievement.
• Ability to identify new markets and opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and remote presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and lead generation.
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Design and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) in a remote setting.
• Represent the company at virtual industry events and webinars.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in digital marketing.
• Prepare compelling proposals and presentations tailored to prospective clients.
• Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Lead generation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Presentations

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across South Africa from a remote-first setup. You will identify new market opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and close high-value deals while coordinating with virtual marketing and product teams.

The role requires superb communication, negotiation, and pipeline management skills. The ideal candidate has proven BD/sales experience, a strong understanding of the digital landscape,