Remote Business Growth Specialist - SA Market

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office allowance

Professional development and training

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Business Development Specialist to drive nationwide growth across South Africa. You will identify opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and close deals through virtual engagement and data-driven insights.

The role rewards initiative, autonomy, and a strong track record in SaaS or enterprise sales, with tools and collaboration fully remote. You will work with cross-functional teams, craft proposals, manage a robust pipeline, and report on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales.
• Strong market analysis and partnership development skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; home office setup with reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research national business opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders through virtual channels.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align efforts.
• Prepare and present proposals and reports to stakeholders.
• Manage a robust pipeline and negotiate partnerships and client engagements.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Virtual communication

CRM software

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Business Development Specialist to drive nationwide growth across South Africa. You will identify opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and close deals through virtual engagement and data-driven insights.

The role rewards initiative, autonomy, and a strong track record in SaaS or enterprise sales, with tools and collaboration fully remote. You will work with cross-functional teams, craft proposals, manage a robust pipeline, and report on performance.