Strategic Business Development Executive

PlaceTalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceTalent in Johannesburg seeks an accomplished sales professional to drive business development. You will identify prospective clients, build a robust sales pipeline and deliver compelling product demonstrations to close deals.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will tailor proposals, nurture relationships, and onboard new clients while achieving targeted sales outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing or related field advantageous.
• At least 2 years' experience in sales or business development.
• Experience in courier, logistics, eCommerce or SaaS advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Good time management and organisational ability.
• Comfortable working under pressure and against sales targets.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability; proactive and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research and engage with prospective clients.
• Generate and manage a healthy sales pipeline.
• Understand client needs, pain points and business challenges.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and sales presentations.
• Develop tailored proposals and sales pitches.
• Convert prospects into new clients and achieve agreed sales targets.
• Support clients through the onboarding process.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Work closely with internal sales and other departments to drive growth.
• Stay up to date with product developments, sales trends and best practices.
• Attend client meetings and engage with customers at their premises when required

Skills

Prospecting

Pipeline management

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Problem-solving

Ownership

Target-driven

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Sales/Marketing degree advantageous

Job description

PlaceTalent in Johannesburg seeks an accomplished sales professional to drive business development. You will identify prospective clients, build a robust sales pipeline and deliver compelling product demonstrations to close deals.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will tailor proposals, nurture relationships, and onboard new clients while achieving targeted sales outcomes in a fast-paced environment.