Strategic Sales & Partnerships Leader

1001 Absa Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank in South Africa invites applications for a Business Development professional who will provide advice and support in practice formulation and improvement tactics, enabling specialist business development expertise.

You will establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and partners, champion the bulk acquisition strategy, collect market intelligence, and lead a team toward business objectives while staying compliant.

Qualifications

• Relationship building with industry leaders, regulators and partners.
• Experience in developing and implementing business development strategies.
• Ability to coach and develop teams toward objectives.
• Knowledge of banking regulatory environment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and partners.
• Delivery Business Development: Champion and manage business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Absa Business unit strategy.
• Market Intelligence: Collect market intelligence through research to stay abreast of market developments.
• People Management: Coach, mentor and manage team members toward driving business objectives.
• Operations & Compliance: Stay up to date with knowledge, legislation and developments impacting the unit and banking industry.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

People management

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Job description

Absa Bank in South Africa invites applications for a Business Development professional who will provide advice and support in practice formulation and improvement tactics, enabling specialist business development expertise.

You will establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and partners, champion the bulk acquisition strategy, collect market intelligence, and lead a team toward business objectives while staying compliant.