Strategic Partnerships Lead (FMCG) – Remote

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with bonus/佣

Health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and flexible remote work

Retirement savings plan

Career growth in business strategy

Exposure to innovative projects

Supportive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Remote Business Development Manager to forge strategic partnerships and drive growth in the FMCG sector from a fully remote setup. You will identify opportunities, develop strategies, and close high-value deals while collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in business development or corporate sales, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate sales, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales pipeline management tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the FMCG sector.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential partners, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and close strategic deals with favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop compelling business proposals and presentations to articulate value propositions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful integration of new partnerships.
• Manage the pipeline of business development opportunities from lead generation to closing.
• Stay updated on industry developments and emerging business models.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Remote work

Sales mindset

Education

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

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Sales pipeline tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Remote Business Development Manager to forge strategic partnerships and drive growth in the FMCG sector from a fully remote setup. You will identify opportunities, develop strategies, and close high-value deals while collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in business development or corporate sales, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.