Telecom Business Development Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Equity options

Premium health insurance

Retirement benefits

Travel budget

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the telecoms sector. You will identify opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and develop innovative business models to expand the company's reach and revenue streams.

You will lead growth initiatives, engage with C-level stakeholders, and shape the company’s strategy in a dynamic market across Gauteng. This leadership role offers significant impact, equity options, and a path to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required.
• MBA is a plus.
• 8+ years in business development, strategy, or sales in the telecoms industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the telecommunications industry.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue and market share growth targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, potential partners, and clients.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products and services.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, enhancing brand visibility.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Deal closing

Education

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

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Telecoms

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the telecoms sector from their strategic location in Sandton . This leadership role involves identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and developing innovative business models to expand the company's reach and revenue streams. You will play a critical part in defining and executing business growth strategies, leveraging your expertise to navigate the competitive Gauteng business landscape and cement our client's position as a leader.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the telecoms sector from their strategic location in Sandton . This leadership role involves identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and developing innovative business models to expand the company's reach and revenue streams. You will play a critical part in defining and executing business growth strategies, leveraging your expertise to navigate the competitive Gauteng business landscape and cement our client's position as a leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the telecommunications industry.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue and market share growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, potential partners, and clients.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products and services.
• Negotiate and close complex deals and partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, enhancing brand visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, strategy, or sales within the telecoms industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, developing, and closing significant business opportunities.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications market, technologies, and business models.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a dynamic environment based in Sandton .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, comprehensive bonus structure, and equity options.
• Significant leadership opportunity with direct impact on company strategy.
• Premium health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous travel budget and professional development allowance.
• Dynamic and sophisticated work environment in one of Gauteng 's prime business districts.