Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Salary : R35 000 - R55 000 (Experience Determined)
Location: Bellville

Brief description :
To expand current acquisition and sales channels as well as identifying and developing new channels and growth opportunities outside the current online offering.

A results-driven, energetic and passionate personality.
• Independent implementer and self-starter.
• High level of interpersonal competency and diplomacy at stakeholder level.
• Impeccable character in terms of credibility and integrity.
• High levels of emotional resilience and perseverance to cope and deal with the demands of a fast-moving, multi-task, highly pressurised environment.
• Strong team-player who will actively contribute and work with the broader Business Fuel team.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and report writing communication skills.

Experience required:
Minimum of 5-7 + years in business development and sales, of which at least 3 years in the lending or banking industries.

Qualifications required:
NQ7
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communication or similar.

Computer Skills required:
Need to know MS Office / power point / excel / word

Required Skills:
• Own and build relationships with lead providers and manage service level agreements.
• Responsible for driving acquisition of new SME customers and lead generation.
• Represent the business in public forums, networking events and other as necessary, as a face of the business.
• Identify opportunities and engage to source new partners, merchants, networks, banks, or other online lending platforms through which the company can grow its client base.
• Manage, maintain, and develop new and existing marketing channels.
• Ensure consistent and quality support for all referral and business partners.
• Drive new and existing channel development to sustain business growth.
Work with lead generation and acquisition agencies to deliver SME customer growth and engagement in line with targets.
• Regular reporting against department objectives and annual calendar
Prepare updates, reports and presentations when requested