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Date Added: Sun 15/06/2025

Senior Business Development Executive

Cape Town, South Africa
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Job Type: Permanent

Salary: 10000.0000 / monthly

Our client is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to join their Cape Town-based sales team. This role focuses on driving business growth by targeting Government organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on South Africa. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated sales professional with strong consultative selling skills and a passion for building strategic relationships.

Responsibilities
  • Drive new business by generating sales with Government organisations across the assigned territory.

  • Manage and renew existing client subscriptions, identifying upselling opportunities through strategic relationship development.

  • Identify and engage key stakeholders within target institutions to demonstrate the value and application of market research solutions.

  • Create and implement detailed sales plans to achieve revenue targets.

  • Build and maintain a robust prospect list through proactive market research.

  • Take full ownership of sales targets, account planning, and revenue forecasting.

  • Provide training and onboarding for new clients to ensure adoption and renewal success.

  • Travel as needed to meet clients and support business development efforts.

Key Skills
  • Strong consultative B2B sales experience; experience selling to Government clients is highly advantageous.

  • Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation.

  • Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Organised, commercially aware, and skilled in navigating complex sales environments.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally across departments and regions.

  • Skilled in forecasting and analysing market trends and performance metrics.

  • High level of intellectual curiosity and ability to understand client needs and industry dynamics.

  • Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

  • Passion for international affairs, strategic planning, and economic development.

  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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