Telecoms Business Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecoms Business Development Manager to drive growth in the North West region, based in Mahikeng. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and shape innovative service offerings within the telecommunications sector for enterprise and government clients.

You will lead market analysis, strategic planning, and complex sales cycles, leveraging deep telecoms knowledge and strong negotiation and relationship skills to expand market leadership in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Extensive experience in business development or strategic sales in telecoms/technology.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities and driving revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of telecom technologies and market dynamics.
• Willingness to travel within North West province and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in telecoms in the North West.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue growth.
• Lead negotiations for major contracts with enterprise and government clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with product/technical teams to define new service offerings.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Business development

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and driven Telecoms Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives in the North West province, based in Mahikeng . This senior role involves identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and developing innovative service offerings within the telecommunications sector. You will be responsible for market analysis, strategic planning, and leading complex sales cycles for enterprise and government clients. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the telecoms landscape, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven ability to build and manage high-value relationships. This is a critical position for driving expansion and market leadership in a key region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the telecoms market in North West province.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue growth targets.
• Lead negotiations for major contracts and service agreements with enterprise and government clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Collaborate with product development and technical teams to define new service offerings and solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Extensive experience in business development or strategic sales, with a significant portion within the telecoms or technology sectors.
• Proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities and achieving significant revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications technologies, services, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex business strategies.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the North West province and potentially beyond.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and lucrative bonus structure linked to performance.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package, including medical aid and pension fund.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and shaping the company's future direction.
• A challenging and rewarding role with substantial impact in a growing market.