Senior Business Development & Partnerships Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a strategic and proactive Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, build partnerships, and drive revenue growth within the Benoni market and beyond. The role supports a hybrid work model, combining focused remote work with in-office collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have proven success in business development and partnerships, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a degree in business or marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or related sales leadership.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new revenue streams and closing significant deals.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and potential strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute business development plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Conduct market research to understand competitive landscape and identify areas for expansion.
• Negotiate and close partnership agreements and major sales contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure successful implementation of business development initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a strategic and proactive Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, build partnerships, and drive revenue growth within the Benoni market and beyond. The role supports a hybrid work model, combining focused remote work with in-office collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have proven success in business development and partnerships, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a degree in business or marketing.