Retail Growth & Partnerships Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and results-driven Retail Business Development Manager in Sandton to identify growth opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand market presence for retail offerings. Strong negotiation, analytical abilities, and relationship management are essential to drive revenue and market share through innovative strategies.

The role requires proactive leadership, the ability to develop and execute complex business plans, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales within the retail industry.
• Strong understanding of retail market dynamics, trends, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Willingness to travel for business development activities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the retail sector.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align development strategies with company goals.
• Develop business cases and proposals for new initiatives and partnerships.
• Monitor market performance and report on key business development metrics.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Contribute to the overall strategic planning and growth of the retail business.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Retail sales

Negotiation

Market research

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and results-driven Retail Business Development Manager in Sandton to identify growth opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand market presence for retail offerings. Strong negotiation, analytical abilities, and relationship management are essential to drive revenue and market share through innovative strategies.

The role requires proactive leadership, the ability to develop and execute complex business plans, and travel as needed.