Remote FMCG Business Development Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive base salary

Commission structure

Medical and dental insurance

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Equipment provided

Supportive virtual culture

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across South Africa’s FMCG market. You will identify opportunities, build strategic plans, and close deals from a home office, operating with high autonomy and a proven track record in sales.

The role emphasizes virtual relationship-building, market research, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure onboarding and client satisfaction, with a strong focus on results and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG sales and new business development.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, remote capable.
• Experience closing deals and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new opportunities within FMCG regions.
• Develop strategic sales plans to meet revenue targets.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Conduct market research on customer needs and trends.
• Prepare proposals and pitches for prospects.
• Negotiate contract terms for mutual benefit.
• Collaborate with product/ops for onboarding.
• Manage sales pipeline with forecasting.
• Stay updated on FMCG industry trends.
• Represent the company in virtual interactions.

Skills

FMCG sales

Business development

Negotiation

CRM software

Remote communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across South Africa’s FMCG market. You will identify opportunities, build strategic plans, and close deals from a home office, operating with high autonomy and a proven track record in sales.

The role emphasizes virtual relationship-building, market research, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure onboarding and client satisfaction, with a strong focus on results and growth.