Telecom Growth & Partnerships Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is recruiting a Telecommunications Business Development Manager to spearhead growth, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships in a dynamic telecom landscape.

You will shape go-to-market plans, negotiate complex deals, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to expand the company’s client base while maintaining profitability and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in business development or strategic sales in telecommunications.
• Proven track record of growth, major deal closures, and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of telecom services and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to secure new clients and revenue streams.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and major clients in telecoms.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify strategic opportunities.
• Negotiate and close complex deals while ensuring profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams for cohesive go-to-market execution.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is recruiting a Telecommunications Business Development Manager to spearhead growth, identify new market opportunities, and build strategic partnerships in a dynamic telecom landscape.

You will shape go-to-market plans, negotiate complex deals, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to expand the company’s client base while maintaining profitability and delivering measurable results.