George: Business Development Manager / Partners (Pet) posted by DataFin Recruitment

February 1, 2026 Jobs in Garden Route

DataFin Recruitment

Western Cape

Other Finance/Accounting

Job Description

About the Role

Join our team at DataFin Recruitment as a Business Development Manager who will drive sustainable growth through the acquisition, onboarding, and development of high-value strategic partners within the insurance ecosystem. As part of our fast-growing fintech brand, you will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and securing pet-related business partners aligned to our group’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, qualify and secure strategic pet-related business partners aligned to the groups growth strategy.
Develop and execute business development plans to drive partner-led sales growth and market expansion.
Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures and service terms to maximise long-term value and profitability.
Lead project briefing and oversee partner-related project development and delivery.
Maintain a structured framework documenting standard offerings, partner-specific agreements and contractual terms.
Guide partners through onboarding with clear objectives, timelines and success metrics.
Proactively address risks, resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
Monitor success metrics and escalate concerns to senior management where required.
Document best practices, refine partnership strategies and track market trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Minimum 5 years experience in business development, partnerships or account management within insurance, financial services or a related industry.
Proven track record as a dealmaker, successfully acquiring, implementing and launching commercial partnerships.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and financial analysis.

Qualifications

(No formal education mentioned in original)

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary package to be discussed during the interview process.

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