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Business Development Manager

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Our client is in search of a dynamic and knowledgeable Business Development Manager to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills in a supportive environment, where you will be responsible for driving business growth and enhancing the company's market presence. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive setting, with flexible working opportunities and generous pensions contributions. * Opportunity to drive business growth * Inclusive and diverse work environment * Flexible working opportunities and generous pensions contributions

What you'll do:

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our client's business growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing effective business strategies, identifying new opportunities, and building strong relationships with clients. You will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction, provide insights to shape marketing strategies, and negotiate contracts. Your commitment to these tasks will contribute significantly to the company's success.

  • Developing and implementing effective business development strategies
  • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
  • Building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Monitoring and reporting on sales performance analytics
  • Providing insights to shape company marketing strategies
  • Negotiating contracts and closing agreements

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager position brings a wealth of experience in similar roles. You possess strong knowledge of market research methods and analysis, which enables you to identify trends and opportunities effectively. Your excellent interpersonal skills allow you to build strong relationships with clients, while your negotiation skills ensure successful contract agreements. Furthermore, your understanding of sales performance metrics helps you monitor and report on sales activities accurately.

  • Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of market research methods and analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to develop effective business strategies
  • Understanding of sales performance metrics
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Experience with CRM software is desirable

Please send CVs to catherine.blake@robertwalters.com

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Focus: Private Practice

Industry: Consultancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Gauteng

Job Reference: 2MDT14-15E8F4AB

Date posted: 9 May 2025

Consultant: Catherine Blake