- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT
- Reference: 25637
Vacancy Details
Employer: Datafin Recruitment
ENVIRONMENT:
An innovative consultancy specializing in software and data solutions is seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team. This role offers the chance to drive growth, foster strategic partnerships, and contribute to impactful, cutting-edge projects.
DUTIES:
Client Engagement & Lead Generation:
- Identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Conduct discovery phases with clients as part of the sales process.
- Utilize strategies such as cold calling, email outreach, and in-person meetings to generate leads.
Strategic Planning & Execution:
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- Develop account plans and craft technical and commercial proposals.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including leadership, project management, and technical departments, to close deals.
Market Insights & Contribution:
- Contribute to refining the company’s sales and go-to-market strategies.
- Stay informed on industry trends, software development practices, and data science requirements.
- Internal Product Advocacy:
- Explore opportunities for integrating internal products into the sales process.
Performance Tracking:
- Set and achieve KPIs aligned with sales targets, focusing on both local and international markets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated success in business development or sales, preferably in technology-related fields.
- Familiarity with software development, data science, and emerging technologies (ML/AI knowledge is a bonus).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience engaging with C-level executives and technical teams.
- Comfortable with in-office, client site, and travel-based engagements.
- Exposure to international markets, particularly the US and Middle East, is highly beneficial.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/business-development-manager/
OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to dani@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.
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About Datafin Recruitment
Datafin was established in 1999 due to the need for a specialized IT recruitment solution. We offer a personalized and flexible recruitment service, specializing in providing both client and candidate with the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders as well as access to some of the most skilled and sought after candidates in the industry. Our database of over 25 000 candidates, cutting edge internal IT systems and extensive PPC marketing has ensured that we at the top of our game and one of SA’s leading recruitment agencies.
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