Business Development Executive

Location Cape Town
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Andrew Matthis

Contact email: andrew@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 47033
Published: about 1 month ago
Overview

We are on the hunt for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive to join a fast-growing business operating at the intersection of financial services, technology, and operational solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives on creating opportunities, building relationships, and contributing to business growth. Working directly alongside experienced founders and senior leaders, the successful candidate will play a key role in generating qualified opportunities, building pipeline, and supporting the expansion of the business.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for business development and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Business Development Executive, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting outbound prospecting activities across target markets.

  • Identifying and engaging prospective clients to generate new business opportunities.

  • Scheduling and qualifying meetings for senior members of the commercial team.

  • Building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

  • Ensuring accurate CRM records and activity tracking.

  • Supporting market research and identifying target accounts.

  • Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of sales processes.

  • Collaborating with leadership to refine and execute go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Experience: 2 to 5 years in a business development, sales, or commercial role.

  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to generate new business opportunities and drive results.

  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

  • Resilience and Motivation: High levels of energy, self-motivation, and resilience.

  • Process-Oriented: A disciplined, process-driven approach to sales execution.

  • CRM Proficiency: Excellent CRM discipline and administrative accuracy.

  • Outbound Prospecting: Comfortable with cold outreach and prospecting activities.

  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Success Measures

Your success in this role will be measured by:

  • Volume of outbound activity completed.

  • Number of qualified meetings booked.

  • Opportunities created and pipeline growth.

  • Accuracy and discipline in CRM management.

  • Contribution to achieving commercial targets.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that offers unparalleled growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you.