Senior Business Development Manager - Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + commission

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Diverse client exposure

Collaborative culture

Incentive programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth of the client base for recruitment services. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, nurturing relationships, and driving revenue through strategic sales and tailored talent solutions.

You will build a robust pipeline, engage senior stakeholders, present compelling proposals, and close complex deals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in business development, sales or account management in recruitment or professional services.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a competitive market.
• Deep understanding of recruitment lifecycle and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets and industries.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand client recruitment challenges.
• Present proposals and tailored solutions addressing client requirements.
• Negotiate and close contracts with favourable terms.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry best practices in talent acquisition.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Provide regular reports on sales activities and revenue forecasts.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

CRM software

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth of the client base for recruitment services. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, nurturing relationships, and driving revenue through strategic sales and tailored talent solutions.

You will build a robust pipeline, engage senior stakeholders, present compelling proposals, and close complex deals.