Remote Graduate Trainee - Business Development Associate

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive remote training in BD

Mentorship from experienced BD pros

Opportunity to contribute to company增长

Innovative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Trainees to join the Business Development Associates team in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations linked to the Soweto region. This role is ideal for recent graduates seeking foundational experience in market research, lead generation, strategic partnerships, and client engagement from home.

You will work independently and with a distributed team, contributing to growth strategies and gaining insights into commercial development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to learning new business development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and potential clients.
• Generate and qualify leads through outreach methods (email, social media).
• Assist in developing proposals and presentations for potential partners and clients.
• Support negotiation and closing of new business deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and relationship management.

Skills

Market research

Lead generation

Communication skills

Remote work

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/Economics)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking motivated and proactive Graduate Trainees to join their Business Development team as Associates in a fully remote capacity, supporting their operations that touch the Soweto region. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain foundational experience in market research, lead generation, strategic partnerships, and client engagement within a dynamic business environment. You will work independently and collaboratively with a distributed team, contributing to the company's growth strategy and gaining valuable insights into commercial development from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and potential clients.
• Generate and qualify leads through various outreach methods, including email and social media.
• Assist in developing proposals and presentations for potential partners and clients.
• Support the negotiation and closing of new business deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful client onboarding and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to learning new business development strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive training in business development principles and practices.
• Mentorship from experienced business development professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to company growth initiatives.
• Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking virtual team.