Senior BD Manager - Recruitment Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Career progression

Office in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the recruitment sector. You will identify opportunities, design strategic sales plans, and secure new business across targeted industries, building and sustaining long-term client relationships.

The role requires a proven track record in business development, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to lead the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Marketing, Sales).
• 6+ years in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in recruitment or professional services.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and talent acquisition models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with senior-level executives.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales management tools.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets and industries.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Understand client needs and propose tailored recruitment solutions.
• Lead negotiations for service agreements and contracts.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with recruitment delivery teams to ensure delivery excellence.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats.
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas and metrics.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

CRM software

Presentation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

CRM tools

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the recruitment sector. You will identify opportunities, design strategic sales plans, and secure new business across targeted industries, building and sustaining long-term client relationships.

The role requires a proven track record in business development, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to lead the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract