Gauteng: Business Development Executive posted by TAC Recruitment

• Identify, qualify and secure new business opportunities across targeted industries.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximise revenue and client retention.
• Build trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
• Understand client business challenges and develop tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Lead commercial proposals, presentations and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure an exceptional client experience.
• Drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts.
• Represent the organisation professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry forums.

 
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Research, Economics, Psychology or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Sales or Key Account Management will be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales or Management Consulting.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding new business targets.
• Experience managing strategic client relationships and complex commercial sales cycles.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience within research, consulting, business intelligence or data analytics environments will be highly advantageous.

 
The Ideal Candidate
You are a proactive hunter with a passion for building relationships and creating commercial opportunities. You thrive in a target-driven environment, enjoy engaging with senior decision-makers and have the credibility to position complex, value-based solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
 
What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional business development and networking ability
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strategic account management expertise
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commercial and analytical thinking
• High levels of resilience, initiative and drive
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

 
If you have a proven track record of winning new business, building strategic client partnerships and delivering sustainable revenue growth, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply in confidence.