Swipe iX, a division of Media24 is seeking an enthusiastic, diligent and highly skilled  Business Development Manager with a strong background in product marketing, digital technology, and enterprise-level engagement.

What the role entails:

This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between our technology offerings and the needs of our diverse client base. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, understanding client briefs, drafting compelling proposals, and driving new lead generation through RFQs, cold calling, networking, and internal marketing initiatives. This role is highly target driven, with clear incentives for closing and securing deals.

What you would do:

• Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by researching RFQs, initiating cold calls, networking, and leveraging internal marketing efforts.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a structured and detailed approach to managing leads and tracking sales pipeline performance.
• Proposal & Brief Management: Draft tailored proposals that clearly articulate our value proposition and align with client briefs.
• Sales Target Driven: Drive the entire sales process from lead generation to closing, consistently meeting and exceeding targets.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with technical, creative, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of client requirements.
• Product Marketing & Strategy: Collaborate with product and technical teams to ensure marketing materials accurately reflect our offerings.
• Market & Digital Strategy: Stay abreast of digital trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape in order to identify new market opportunities.

What you should have:

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in business development or product marketing within a digital or technology-driven environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work with enterprise-level clients and internal sales teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft proposals, briefs, and strategic documents.
• A deep understanding of digital marketing, technology trends, and scalable software solutions.
• Proactive in generating leads through RFQs, cold calling, networking, and internal marketing efforts.
• Target driven with a demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, and incentivized for closing deals.

Why work with us?

Founded in early 2014, Swipe iX has quickly grown to become one of the most dynamic and versatile digital solutions agencies in Africa. With globally recognized clients including Mediclinic, DStv, and FNB to name a few, our team of senior solutions architects, UX designers, and operations specialists have had the privilege of working on some of the most exciting technical executions of their careers.

Passion and dedication are what drive the engine of our growth. Our enterprise-grade solutions are purpose-built from the ground up to satisfy every requirement and our platforms scale to support any load. Our agile approach allows us to constantly monitor, analyze, iterate, and improve the products we build. Our solutions are powered by deep strategic thinking, global industry insights, and operational best practices.

Above all, Swipe iX is made up of exceptional people that form the foundation of our success. We value every ounce of extraordinary effort that is delivered day in and day out toward the unified goal of being the best at what we do. We want you to be a part of this journey.

Given the employment equity policy of Swipe iX, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.