Business Development Specialist

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  • Johannesburg
  • 02/05/2025
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ob Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Bedfordview Gauteng

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R 1 million per annum in Uncapped commission in a highly lucrative industry - subject to experience.

Start Date: [Immediate or negotiable]

About Us:

Get Funds is a specialist consulting firm that deliver innovative financial solutions to businesses in need of capital to grow and expand. Our team is driven by a passion for optimizing cash flow and providing businesses with the financial flexibility they need to thrive. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Business Development Specialist to join our team.

Role Overview:

This role is ideally suited to senior-level sales experts or key account managers with a proven track record of exceeding targets and a strong understanding of the economics of business. As a Business Development Specialist, you will act as a strategic intermediary, connecting businesses with financial solutions that meet their unique cash flow needs. You will negotiate with financial institutions and investors, helping clients optimize their liquidity and achieve long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying Opportunities: Research and identify potential new markets, clients, and partnerships to drive business growth.
  • Building Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, stakeholders, and partners to foster long-term collaborations.
  • Sales Strategy: Collaborate with sales teams to create effective strategies for targeting and engaging new clients.
  • Market Analysis: Analyse market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to inform business strategies.
  • Proposal Development: Prepare and present proposals or pitches to potential clients, outlining how products or services can meet their needs.
  • Reporting: Monitor progress against business development goals and prepare reports to communicate performance to management.

Skills Required:

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective outreach and proposals.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities and develop strategies.
  • Needs Analysis: Strong analytical skills to identify client needs to match to the appropriate solution.
  • Problem-Solving: Creative problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
  • Networking: Strong networking abilities to build and maintain professional relationships.

Experience and Education:

  • Experience: Proven track record (3 to 5 years) in senior sales, key account management, or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to exceed targets and drive business growth.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications (NQF 6 or above) in Business, Management, Finance, or Communications are preferred. A National Senior Certificate (NQF 4) is required.
  • Technology: Own laptop and cell phone.
  • Drive and Ambition: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Lucrative Compensation: Competitive remuneration with performance-based bonuses designed to reward top performers.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your career in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry.
  • Supportive Team: A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your success is celebrated.

How to Apply:

 

If you are an experienced, hungry and a killer sales professional with a passion for finance and a drive for success, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter to marius@getfunds.co.za detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for the Business Development Specialist role.