Remote Senior Business Development Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Comprehensive health insurance

Full remote work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth nationwide. You will identify strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and lead complex sales cycles from initial contact to closing large deals.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams, operate autonomously in a fully remote capacity, and shape business development strategies that expand market reach and revenue.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or senior sales roles.
• Proven success in identifying and closing large, complex deals and building strategic alliances.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve company growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Lead complex sales cycles, from initial contact and negotiation to closing significant deals.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify emerging opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at executive levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product, to ensure alignment and successful execution.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market reach on a national scale. This role requires a proactive leader with a proven track record in identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and closing high-value deals. You will operate autonomously in a fully remote capacity, leveraging your expertise to shape and execute business development strategies. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, passionate about driving significant revenue growth and market penetration. This is an opportunity to make a substantial impact from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve company growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Lead complex sales cycles, from initial contact and negotiation to closing significant deals.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify emerging opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at executive levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product, to ensure alignment and successful execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development , strategic partnerships, or senior sales roles.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing large, complex deals and building strategic alliances.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with exceptional performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous stock options or equity participation.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership development.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.