Sales Business Development Executive (BDM)

Weskus Personeel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a Sales / Business Development Executive to identify and manage broker relationships in financial services and construction. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in B2B sales with a strong record of meeting targets. A competitive salary with uncapped commission potential and opportunities for professional development are offered. The position is full-time and based in Cape Town CBD.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in B2B sales, preferably within financial services, insurance or construction.
• Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to generate new business opportunities.
• Identify and engage new brokers and strategic partners.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.

Skills

B2B sales

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

The Sales / Business Development Executive (BDM) will be responsible for identifying developing and managing new broker and partner relationships across Construction Surety and Financial Lines. The successful candidate will drive business growth through proactive lead generation, relationship management, and deal closure. This is a target‑driven client‑facing position requiring both strategic thinking and hands‑on sales execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to generate new business opportunities within the UK and international markets.
• Identify and engage new brokers, intermediaries and strategic partners across relevant industries.
• Build and maintain strong long‑term relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
• Collaborate with underwriting and account management teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Accquiss product offerings and market positioning.
• Deliver regular performance and pipeline reports to management.
• Achieve and exceed revenue and activity targets as set by the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in B2B sales, business development or client relationship management, preferably within financial services, insurance or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of surety bonding or financial lines is advantageous.
• Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, results‑oriented and commercially astute.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Opportunity to work with an established UK‑based company with global exposure.
• Professional development and international collaboration.
• Modern office environment in Cape Town CBD.
• Supportive high‑performance team culture.

Key Skills

• Drawing
• Data Structures
• Drafting
• Audio Visual
• Account Opening
• BMS

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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