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LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team

Are you looking to join an industry-leading sales organisation? Our sales team is dedicated to partnering with organisations to address and solve complex risk problems. At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we pride ourselves in providing solutions that directly impact our customers' ability to mitigate and manage risk.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Business Development Director/Business Development Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for achieving revenue targets and driving business growth through effective sales strategies, in collaboration with a Field

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES: GUARDING DIVISION

The New Business Development department seeks to employ New Business Development Representative in the East Rand / Mpumalanga Area.

The overall purpose of this position is to seek new business through networks, forge and sustain good relations with clients as well as maintain and grow own existing client base by offering a complete end to end integrated risk mitigation solution.

The incumbent’s role would be to design, cost, propose and present complex integrated security solutions to both existing and new clients which represents the full spectrum of not only the Commercial offering but also the Group’s offering.

Essential Duties & Key Performance Responsibilities: (Not totally inclusive)

• Accountability for client growth and proactively increasing turnover through own existing client base as well as new clients.
• Ensure Revenue targets are met by achieving planned sales goals. Targets may vary as per business requirement and at management discretion.
• Securing profitable new business.
• Attending to potential clients in different areas of responsibility
• Addressing and resolving client's queries promptly and satisfactorily.
• Physically conducting site surveys for all security requirements
• Personally, designing and costing the complete solution offering
• Preparing and presenting complex proposals.
• Ensuring that quotations are submitted timeously to clients.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients
• Planning, budgeting, coordinating, and attending to client's requirements.
• Assisting with marketing related issues.
• Compiling and submitting weekly and monthly management reports.
• Acquiring thorough in-depth trade and competitor knowledge.
• To ensure that all contracts and quotations are completed accurately and in full, with necessary drawings and or technical addendum is to be attached.
• Ensure timeous submission of all paperwork to ensure enough time allowed to source any non-standard stock items.
• Ensure only approved equipment in accordance with company policies are sold.
• Identify and develop sales opportunities, incorporating extensive cold calling activities, to maximise growth within a specific market.
• Securing profitable new business through cold calling and other appropriate means.
• Attending to potential clients in different areas of responsibility.
• Addressing and resolving client’s queries promptly and satisfactorily.
• Physically conducting site surveys for security requirements and preparing proposals.
• Ensuring that quotations are submitted timeously to clients.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
• Planning, budgeting, coordinating, and attending client’s needs.
• Assisting with marketing related issues for the area.
• Compiling and submitting weekly and monthly management reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Sales diploma or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous Sales experience – proven track record will be essential.
• At least 5 years’ experience in sales in a similar position.
• PSIRA Grading will be an advantage.
• 2 - 4 Years Sales Experience in Security preferably.
• Fully Bilingual. Additional Languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication.
• Capable to work under pressure and for extended hours, if required.
• Previous experience in the Security industry would be a distinct advantage.
• Full competence in the use and application of the MS Office suite programs.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must always be professional and well presented.
• Clear Criminal Record and No Pending Cases.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own Reliable Transport.
• Must be prepared and willing to travel.
• Should reside in the East Rand area.

Behavioral/Core Competencies:

• Excellent Customer focus & service skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Negotiation
• Persuasiveness
• Presentation skills
• High level of Integrity
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Innovative
• Creativity
• Goal setting
• Driving for results
• Self-development
• Teamwork

Other personality attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Pro-active and innovative
• Ability to work independently
• Good planning and organisational skills

Interested candidates whose credentials best match the requirements can apply via the platform.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities that align with the company’s growth strategy. This includes researching target markets, forging strategic relationships, managing high-potential pipelines, and supporting deal closure. The role works across multiple channels to expand the customer base and drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong client relationships.

Market Research and Opportunity Identification

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, competitor strategies, and untapped business segments.
• Analyze customer segments to understand key decision-makers, pain points, and growth potential.
• Develop targeted prospecting strategies for high-potential industries, geographies, and customer profiles.
• Monitor regulatory, economic, and technological developments that could influence market opportunities.

Lead Generation and Pipeline Development

• Design and implement outreach campaigns via email, cold calls, LinkedIn, and other channels to generate qualified leads.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaigns, content, and events that attract new prospects.
• Qualify leads through needs analysis and ensure accurate handover into the sales pipeline.
• Maintain and continuously build a robust pipeline of opportunities in CRM systems.

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Initiate and lead consultative conversations to understand client needs, business goals, and challenges.
• Build credibility and trust with stakeholders at all levels through clear communication and value-driven solutions.
• Conduct solution presentations and demos that align to the client’s operational and strategic priorities.
• Ensure a seamless transition from lead to client onboarding, engaging relevant internal teams as needed.

Proposal Development and Deal Closure

• Lead the preparation of tailored proposals, including commercial models and service solutions aligned to client requirements.
• Facilitate negotiations, addressing objections and aligning on win-win outcomes with clients.
• Engage senior leadership as needed for key opportunities to accelerate closure and relationship development.
• Finalize contracts and support the implementation team to ensure service delivery is aligned with commitments.

Sales Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Maintain up-to-date records of all sales activities, prospects, and opportunity stages in CRM systems.
• Generate weekly and monthly sales performance reports, analyzing conversion metrics, pipeline health, and revenue forecasts.
• Use data insights to adjust strategies and improve targeting, engagement, and deal conversion rates.
• Monitor customer feedback and post-deal performance to identify referral or upselling opportunities.

Strategic Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the Product and Operations teams to provide market feedback that informs product enhancements.
• Participate in internal planning sessions to align business development activities with broader company goals.
• Identify inefficiencies in the sales process and recommend improvements that drive faster sales cycles and better client outcomes.
• Contribute to team learning by sharing best practices, insights from the field, and competitive intelligence.

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Solid knowledge of business development strategies and B2B sales methodologies.
• Skilled at identifying new market opportunities and positioning solutions effectively.
• Proficient in sales automation and CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• High level of integrity and ability to build trust-based relationship.
• Analytical thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Persistent and resilient in achieving targets and dealing with rejection.
• Collaborative, with an ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Education and training:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree Sales, Marketing, Business or in a relevant field preferred

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a business development or B2B sales role.
• Experience working with CRM systems and using data to drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, manage long sales cycles, and close complex deals.
• Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and external partners at various levels.

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NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES: GUARDING DIVISION

The New Business Development department seeks to employ New Business Development Representative in the East Rand / Mpumalanga Area.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES: GUARDING DIVISION

The New Business Development department seeks to employ New Business Development Representative in the East Rand / Mpumalanga Area.

The overall purpose of this position is to seek new business through networks, forge and sustain good relations with clients as well as maintain and grow own existing client base by offering a complete end to end integrated risk mitigation solution.

The incumbent’s role would be to design, cost, propose and present complex integrated security solutions to both existing and new clients which represents the full spectrum of not only the Commercial offering but also the Group’s offering.

Essential Duties & Key Performance Responsibilities: (Not totally inclusive)

• Accountability for client growth and proactively increasing turnover through own existing client base as well as new clients.
• Ensure Revenue targets are met by achieving planned sales goals. Targets may vary as per business requirement and at management discretion.
• Securing profitable new business.
• Attending to potential clients in different areas of responsibility
• Addressing and resolving client's queries promptly and satisfactorily.
• Physically conducting site surveys for all security requirements
• Personally, designing and costing the complete solution offering
• Preparing and presenting complex proposals.
• Ensuring that quotations are submitted timeously to clients.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients
• Planning, budgeting, coordinating, and attending to client's requirements.
• Assisting with marketing related issues.
• Compiling and submitting weekly and monthly management reports.
• Acquiring thorough in-depth trade and competitor knowledge.
• To ensure that all contracts and quotations are completed accurately and in full, with necessary drawings and or technical addendum is to be attached.
• Ensure timeous submission of all paperwork to ensure enough time allowed to source any non-standard stock items.
• Ensure only approved equipment in accordance with company policies are sold.
• Identify and develop sales opportunities, incorporating extensive cold calling activities, to maximise growth within a specific market.
• Securing profitable new business through cold calling and other appropriate means.
• Attending to potential clients in different areas of responsibility.
• Addressing and resolving client’s queries promptly and satisfactorily.
• Physically conducting site surveys for security requirements and preparing proposals.
• Ensuring that quotations are submitted timeously to clients.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
• Planning, budgeting, coordinating, and attending client’s needs.
• Assisting with marketing related issues for the area.
• Compiling and submitting weekly and monthly management reports.
  
  

• Sales diploma or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous Sales experience – proven track record will be essential.
• At least 5 years’ experience in sales in a similar position.
• PSIRA Grading will be an advantage.
• 2 - 4 Years Sales Experience in Security preferably.
• Fully Bilingual. Additional Languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication.
• Capable to work under pressure and for extended hours, if required.
• Previous experience in the Security industry would be a distinct advantage.
• Full competence in the use and application of the MS Office suite programs.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must always be professional and well presented.
• Clear Criminal Record and No Pending Cases.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own Reliable Transport.
• Must be prepared and willing to travel.
• Should reside in the East Rand area.
  
  

• Excellent Customer focus & service skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Negotiation
• Persuasiveness
• Presentation skills
• High level of Integrity
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Innovative
• Creativity
• Goal setting
• Driving for results
• Self-development
• Teamwork
  
  

• Ability to work under pressure
• Pro-active and innovative
• Ability to work independently
• Good planning and organisational skills
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales and Business Development
• Industries Security and Investigations

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About us
Since 2005, Butlers POS+ Logic has been revolutionizing the warehousing and logistics landscape. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we are a global best-practice organization dedicated to bespoke technological and logistical solutions.

Our core values lie in integrity, trust, transparency, and family . We are committed not just to doing good business, but to uplifting our clients through ethical, transcendent leadership and personal transformation .

With international recognition such as the 2019 global brands award for “Most Innovative Warehousing and Logistics Solutions Brand” , we continue to make a significant difference in every business we touch.

The role

As a N ew Business Development Sales Representative , you will play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and driving growth. Your key responsibilities include:

• Canvas for potential clients – Identify and approach businesses that can benefit from our unique value proposition.
• Set up appointments – Arrange meetings for our MD and CEO to showcase our wide range of solutions.
• Direct reporting – Report directly to the Managing Director for fast, effective communication and decision-making.

Who we’re looking for

We want someone who is:

• 
  Passionate – A professional who mirrors our energy for creating meaningful business relationships.
• 
  Strategic – Able to think on their feet, recognize opportunities, and take decisive action.

• An excellent communicator – Confident across phone, email, and in-person interactions, with a professional and approachable style.

What we offer

• 
  A vibrant, professional working environment at our prestigious Cape Town head office .
• 
  The opportunity to engage directly with high-level management and contribute to our growth strategy.

• Competitive remuneration with room for professional growth in an internationally recognized brand .