Senior E‑commerce Growth & Partnerships Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Professional development allowance

Career growth opportunities

Strategic exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished E-commerce Business Development Manager to drive growth across channels, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships that expand online revenue.

You will lead initiatives to optimize sales channels, develop innovative strategies, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to deliver measurable results for a prominent e-commerce brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in business development, sales or strategic partnerships with e-commerce focus.
• Proven track record of closing deals and driving revenue.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in building and managing strategic partnerships.
• Based in Sandton, Gauteng or willing to commute regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market reach and revenue.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with partners and service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, affiliates, and partners.
• Oversee launch of new products, services, or market initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations for alignment and execution.
• Develop financial models to assess viability of new initiatives.
• Stay informed on latest e-commerce trends and innovations.
• Manage the business development pipeline and report progress to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Independent work

Project management

Education

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

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

BD tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished E-commerce Business Development Manager to drive growth across channels, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships that expand online revenue.

You will lead initiatives to optimize sales channels, develop innovative strategies, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to deliver measurable results for a prominent e-commerce brand.