Business Development Manager (JB5864)
Fully remote for applicants currently living in South Africa
R50 000 – R70 000 per month
Permanent

Drive revenue growth and win new clients across Human Resources services in South Africa.
Own the full sales cycle, build key partnerships, and lead market expansion in a results-driven role with real impact and earning potential.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field
6 or more years of proven experience in business development or sales
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and closing high-value deals
Strong networking, negotiation, presentation, and public speaking skills
High self-confidence, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking
Able to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results in a challenging market
Experience in Human Resources, recruitment, outsourcing, or HR consultancy is an advantage
Ability to travel throughout South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across South Africa
Identify and target high-potential sectors aligned to HR service offerings
Build and execute business development strategies to grow market share and profitability
Complete sales forecasting and track monthly, quarterly, and annual performance
Analyse financial and performance data to identify gaps, reduce costs, and improve profitability
Generate and qualify leads and manage them through the full sales cycle to conversion
Present HR services to new and existing clients through structured pitches, presentations, and proposals
Prepare tailored proposals and commercial offers aligned to client needs
Build, manage, and grow relationships with decision-makers, key stakeholders, and partners
Maintain long-term client relationships to drive repeat business and upsell opportunities
Understand client objectives and recommend HR solutions aligned to business needs
Review customer feedback, assess satisfaction, and recommend service improvements
Set business development targets and build action plans to achieve them
Research, plan, and implement new market initiatives and partnerships
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to inform strategy
Provide input into service positioning, competitive advantage, and market relevance
Represent the business at conferences, seminars, and networking events
Strengthen brand visibility and credibility within the South African HR and business community
Communicate service updates and developments to prospective clients and partners

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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