Remote Head of Business Growth & Partnerships

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + performance bonuses

Equity options

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a strategic Head of Business Development to drive growth, forge partnerships, and lead a remote team across regions. You will identify opportunities, shape strategy, and close major deals while aligning with sales, marketing, and product teams.

The role offers significant performance-based bonuses, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package, with the flexibility of fully remote work from anywhere.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with at least 3 in leadership.
• Proven track record of closing significant deals and driving growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Lead negotiations and finalize agreements with key clients and partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, investors, and industry leaders.
• Manage the business development pipeline from lead generation to deal closure.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align growth strategies.
• Analyze market data and competitive landscapes to inform decisions.
• Oversee development of proposals, presentations, and business cases.
• Mentor and manage a team of business development professionals.
• Report on performance to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategy

Remote team management

Education

MBA or Master’s in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Financial modeling

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a strategic Head of Business Development to drive growth, forge partnerships, and lead a remote team across regions. You will identify opportunities, shape strategy, and close major deals while aligning with sales, marketing, and product teams.

The role offers significant performance-based bonuses, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package, with the flexibility of fully remote work from anywhere.