Telecom Growth & Partnerships Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Car allowance & travel expenses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a strategic Telecom Business Development Manager to drive growth, expand market presence and close significant deals. You will identify opportunities, forge partnerships and craft innovative commercial strategies in the telecommunications sector.

The ideal candidate has proven B2B development experience, strong negotiation skills and a track record of revenue growth. MBA is a plus, with a focus on building senior stakeholder relationships and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or strategic partnerships within telecommunications.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams in telecoms.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs and competition.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to meet objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, partners and influencers.
• Negotiate and close complex deals with favorable terms and long‑term relationships.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

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

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a strategic Telecom Business Development Manager to drive growth, expand market presence and close significant deals. You will identify opportunities, forge partnerships and craft innovative commercial strategies in the telecommunications sector.

The ideal candidate has proven B2B development experience, strong negotiation skills and a track record of revenue growth. MBA is a plus, with a focus on building senior stakeholder relationships and market leadership.