Senior Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commissions

Sandton office

Career growth

Brand reputation

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly driven Senior Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new client partnerships across industries. You will drive revenue growth by understanding client needs, promoting our recruitment services, and building long-term, profitable relationships.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of sales or business development experience in recruitment or professional services, exceptional networking and negotiation skills, and a strategic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably within recruitment or professional services.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional networking, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition and the broader recruitment market in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve company objectives and expand market share.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at prospective and existing clients.
• Effectively present and articulate the value proposition of the consultancy's services.
• Negotiate and close high-value service agreements and contracts.
• Collaborate with recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy situated in the prestigious business district of Sandton , Gauteng , is actively seeking a highly driven and experienced Senior Business Development Manager . This critical role focuses on identifying, developing, and securing new client partnerships across various industries. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth by understanding client needs, promoting the consultancy's services, and building long-term, profitable relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background within the recruitment or professional services sector, exceptional networking skills, and a strategic approach to market penetration in the competitive Sandton business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve company objectives and expand market share.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through various channels, including networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers at prospective and existing client organizations.
• Effectively present and articulate the value proposition of the consultancy's recruitment services.
• Negotiate and close high-value service agreements and contracts.
• Collaborate with the recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably within the recruitment industry or professional services.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional networking, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition and the broader recruitment market in South Africa .
• Ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies in a competitive environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary, coupled with an uncapped and lucrative commission structure.
• Office-based role in a prime Sandton location, facilitating direct client engagement.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Access to a strong brand reputation and established client network.
• A dynamic and results-oriented work environment with a supportive team culture.