Senior Business Development Manager - Financial Services

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Fully remote work

Medical & wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the South African financial services market. The role is fully remote, requiring a strategic thinker who can identify opportunities, forge partnerships, and close complex deals.

You will work independently to generate leads, manage client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in BD within financial services, a Bachelor's degree (MBA a plus), exceptional negotiation and

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of BD, sales, or account management experience in financial services
• Proven success closing significant deals and managing a robust sales pipeline
• Strong knowledge of South Africa's financial products and markets
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in financial services
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs
• Negotiate and close complex deals
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align BD efforts

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market reach for their innovative financial products and services. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual with a proven ability to identify new business opportunities, cultivate strategic partnerships, and close complex deals within the South African financial sector. You will be instrumental in shaping the company's expansion strategy, working independently to generate leads, manage client relationships, and contribute significantly to revenue growth. This role is ideal for an experienced sales and business development professional who thrives in a self-directed, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the financial services sector
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to align business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing significant deals and managing a robust sales pipeline.
• Excellent understanding of financial products, markets, and the competitive landscape in South Africa.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and drive results in a remote setting.

Benefits

• An attractive base salary complemented by a generous commission and bonus structure.
• Full remote working flexibility, offering significant autonomy and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking company culture with significant growth potential.