
Vacancy Details
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
Business Development Associate (JB5503)
Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: R18 500 per month + commission
Employment Type: Permanent
Workplace: In-Office
Ready to launch your career in high-level B2B sales?
This is your chance to join a cutting-edge fintech company that’s transforming how global businesses manage employee incentives.
You’ll be part of a sharp, dynamic, and supportive team working across international markets. The environment is innovative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial, offering ample opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
As a Business Development Associate, your focus will be on identifying and engaging with decision-makers across local and global markets. You’ll generate leads, build brand awareness, set up demos, and work closely with the senior BD team to close deals and build lasting client relationships. It’s a role suited to someone who’s tenacious, curious, articulate, and eager to grow into a senior sales function.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Completed Degree (BCom, BSc, BA, or related field)
6 months to 2 years' experience in a B2B or SaaS sales.
A strong customer-centric personality with excellent interpersonal and research skills.
A fast learner who can grasp financial concepts quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly driven, target-focused, and organised.
Comfortable engaging with C-suite executives and decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities:
Research and identify prospective clients in local and international markets.
Generate leads and build brand awareness through social media and networking.
Conduct outreach via email, cold calling, and other approved channels.
Set up meetings and demo appointments with decision-makers.
Collaborate with team members to support deal progression and client engagement.
Build relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for prospective clients.
Collaborate with the business development team to grow the sales pipeline.
Assist senior BDs and dealmakers with closing and strategy execution.
This isn't just a job - this is a platform for career growth. You’ll gain international exposure, work alongside top-tier professionals, and benefit from structured mentorship and continuous development.
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About Kontak Recruitment
Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.
Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.
Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.
Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.
Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.
Terms and Conditions Available on Request
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