Senior B2B Growth Leader - Gauteng

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Executive health, dental, and vision

Stock options or equity

Company car and expense account

Opportunities for international travel

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth through strategic partnerships and major enterprise deals. You will shape BD strategies for Gauteng, identify opportunities, and build relationships with C-level stakeholders.

The role requires a proven track record in complex B2B sales, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to travel within Gauteng and beyond.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in business development or enterprise sales.
• Proven track record of closing large, complex deals and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and strategic planning.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with C-level relationships and key decision-makers.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans in Randburg and beyond.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities, alliances, and market penetration.
• Build relationships with clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Lead negotiations for complex deals and contracts.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align strategy.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Manage the business development pipeline with forecasting and reporting.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Drive revenue growth and market share in Gauteng.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Enterprise sales

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

MBA (strong asset)

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth through strategic partnerships and major enterprise deals. You will shape BD strategies for Gauteng, identify opportunities, and build relationships with C-level stakeholders.

The role requires a proven track record in complex B2B sales, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to travel within Gauteng and beyond.