Senior Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Hybrid work

Career progression

Team in Upington

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth for a fast-growing recruitment consultancy. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with prospective clients, and lead negotiations to secure new partnerships in the Upington region and beyond.

This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, offering a competitive base salary and uncapped commission, plus ongoing training and career progression within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment industry and talent acquisition landscape.
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with senior-level executives.
• Adaptable and effective working within a hybrid model, balancing client-facing activities with remote work.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through proactive outreach and networking.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate and finalize service agreements with new clients.
• Collaborate closely with the recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing recruitment consultancy, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development Manager to join their hybrid team serving the Upington area and beyond. This key role involves identifying new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with prospective clients, and driving revenue growth for the consultancy. You will leverage your deep understanding of the recruitment market and your exceptional sales acumen to secure new partnerships. This position offers a dynamic mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, perfect for a seasoned sales professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through proactive outreach and networking.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate and finalize service agreements with new clients.
• Collaborate closely with the recruitment delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management, preferably within the recruitment or professional services sector.
• Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment industry and talent acquisition landscape.
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with senior-level executives.
• Adaptable and effective working within a hybrid model , balancing client-facing activities with remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Work with a dynamic and collaborative team in the Upington region.
• Access to continuous training and development resources to enhance sales skills.