Senior Business Development Consultant

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commissions

Health insurance

Fully remote

Growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Development Consultant for a fully remote position. You will identify and cultivate new business opportunities, expand market reach, and drive revenue growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, 7+ years in business development or related fields, and a Bachelor's (MBA preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Proven success in identifying and closing significant business deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for new business acquisition and market expansion.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and potential clients.
• Lead the negotiation and closing of complex sales and partnership agreements.
• Conduct market analysis and competitor research to inform business development strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Remote work

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Consultant for a fully remote position. This role is essential for identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, expanding our client's market reach, and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic business development plans, forging strong relationships with potential clients and partners, and closing high-value deals. Working remotely, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction, contributing significantly to the company's strategic growth objectives and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for new business acquisition and market expansion.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and potential clients.
• Lead the negotiation and closing of complex sales and partnership agreements.
• Conduct market analysis and competitor research to inform business development strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing significant business deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and client needs.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Generous salary and commission structure designed for high performers.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on achieving ambitious growth targets.