Job Summary
We are seeking a results-driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager with over 8 years of experience in strategic B2B sales, specialising in Talent Solutions, Temporary Employment Services (TES), Workforce Management, Functional Outsourcing, and Talent Acquisition. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving revenue growth through new business acquisition, market expansion, and the successful development of long-term client relationships.
What you'll do:
- Growth
- New Business Acquisition: Generate and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and inbound lead management.
- Market Expansion:Identify, develop, and penetrate new markets and sales territories for Temporary Employment Services and Workforce Management solutions.
- Revenue Growth: Drive sustainable revenue and profitability growth by securing new clients and expanding existing accounts.
- Sales Pipeline Development:Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through effective lead generation, opportunity qualification, and follow?up.
- Tender & RFP Success:Collaborate with the Bid Team to respond to RFPs, tenders, and formal proposals, improving win rates and deal value.
- Client Solution Selling:Conduct opportunity calls and present tailored Talent Solutions proposals aligned to client workforce needs.
- Brand & Market Presence:Strengthen brand positioning by representing the organisation at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
- Competitive Positioning:Monitor competitor activity and adjust sales and marketing strategies to outperform competitors in target markets.
- Efficiency
- End?to?End Sales Execution: Manage the full sales lifecycle efficiently, from first contact and needs analysis through to negotiation and closure.
- Client Relationship Management: Build, manage, and retain long?term client relationships to support repeat business and client satisfaction.
- Market & Trend Analysis: Continuously monitor customer, industry, and market trends to inform sales strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with internal teams to align workforce solutions with client requirements and delivery capability.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all business activities comply with labour legislation, TES regulations, and internal governance standards.
- Performance Tracking & Forecasting: Track key sales metrics, prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, and achieve set sales targets.
- Client?Centric Problem Solving: Provide timely, effective, and commercially sound solutions that address client needs and operational challenges.
Your Expertise:
- 8 years + experience in Strategic sales in a B2B (Business to Business) environment.
- Experience with people solutions i.e BPO, Functional outsourcing, Talent Acquisition.
- Key Competences: Strategic Influence, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Customer Centric
Qualifications:
- Qualification Essential
- Grade 12
- Computer Literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams)
- Basic Financial management with understanding of GP Margins
- Qualifications preferred
- Project Management experience / qualifications
- Business Management degree in Sales and Marketing, or related Business Degree