220 Account Managers jobs in Durban
Business Development Manager/Sales Representative
Posted 7 days ago
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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.
Business Development Consultant
Posted 1 day ago
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Business Developer (Home Loans)
Unlock Your Sales Potential!
About the Role:
We're seeking driven Business Developers to join our team and help clients achieve their home ownership dreams. As a key player in our sales team, you'll prospect potential clients, build relationships, and offer tailored home finance packages that showcase our exceptional service.
Requirements:
- Matric qualification
- Driver's license and own vehicle
- 2+ years of proven sales experience with a track record of success
- Strong admin skills and ability to thrive in a pressurized sales environment
- Preferred experience in home loans or similar sales environment
What We Offer:
- Competitive basic salary of R15,000
- Healthy commission structure to reward your hard work
- Petrol allowance to support your client engagements
Your Success:
- Identify and engage potential clients through lead providers and personal marketing
- Use needs analysis based selling techniques to offer customized home finance packages
- Deliver exceptional service and build lasting client relationships
If You're:
- A driven sales professional with a passion for building relationships
- A self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A skilled communicator with exceptional negotiation skills
Apply Now:
Send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your sales experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team to
Business Development Respresentative
Posted 5 days ago
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Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technology?
A dynamic and fast-growing technology startup in Durban is looking for experienced and ambitiousSales Agents to join our team. If you thrive in a commission-based environment and have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our team, you'll be instrumental in driving our growth by bringing our innovative technology solutions to new clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment with unlimited earning potential.
What You'll Do:
- Generate and Nurture Leads: Actively seek new sales opportunities and manage a robust pipeline of potential clients.
- Close Deals: Effectively present our products, negotiate contracts, and close sales that contribute to our company's growth.
- Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients to foster repeat business and secure referrals.
- Achieve Your Goals: Consistently meet or exceed your sales targets and performance metrics.
- Provide Top-Tier Service: Ensure every client interaction is a positive one by providing excellent customer service.
- Utilise CRM Systems: Keep detailed records of your sales activities and client interactions using our CRM software.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven Sales Success: A solid track record of success in a sales role, with a strong preference for experience in the technology sector.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: The ability to build rapport, clearly articulate product benefits, and handle objections with confidence.
- Self-Motivation: A results-oriented mindset and the drive to take ownership of your sales performance.
- Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with technology and can quickly learn new software and systems.
- Skilled Negotiator: You have a natural ability to negotiate and close deals effectively.
- Local Market Knowledge: An understanding of the Durban business landscape is a definite advantage.
Why Join Us?
- Uncapped Commissions: Your earnings are directly tied to your performance, offering unlimited income potential.
- Career Growth: This is more than a job; it's a launchpad for your career with opportunities to advance and take on more responsibility as we grow.
- Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced, forward-thinking startup that is shaping the future of technology in Durban.
Experience
- Previous Sales Experience: A proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets is the most important qualification. For a tech startup, this experience is most valuable when it's in aB2B (business-to-business) ortech-related sales environment.
- Startup Environment Experience: An understanding of the fast-paced, often-changing nature of a startup is a significant advantage. This includes being comfortable with a commission-based pay structure and a high degree of autonomy.
- Local Market Knowledge: For a role in Durban, knowing the local business landscape and having an existing network of contacts is a strong asset.
Hard Skills
- Tech Savvy: You don't need to be a programmer, but you must be comfortable using and learning new technology. This includes a solid grasp of the products and services you're selling.
- CRM Proficiency: Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software like Salesforce or HubSpot is essential for managing leads, tracking sales activities, and reporting.
- Negotiation Skills: The ability to effectively negotiate terms, handle objections, and close deals is fundamental to the role.
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills: This is the cornerstone of any sales job. Excellent verbal and written communication is crucial for building rapport with clients, presenting product benefits, and explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms.
- Self-Motivation and Drive: Sales is a numbers game, and success depends on a strong internal drive to succeed. Being results-oriented and able to work independently is key.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to understand a client's challenges and demonstrate how your product can provide a solution is a critical skill in tech sales.
- Resilience: Rejection is common in sales. The most successful agents are those who can handle rejection and maintain a positive attitude.
If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and be a part of something big, we encourage you to apply.
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Representative
Posted 5 days ago
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Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technology?
A dynamic and fast-growing technology startup in Durban is looking for experienced and ambitious Sales Agents to join our team. If you thrive in a commission-based environment and have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our team, you'll be instrumental in driving our growth by bringing our innovative technology solutions to new clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment with unlimited earning potential.
What You'll Do:
Generate and Nurture Leads: Actively seek new sales opportunities and manage a robust pipeline of potential clients.
Close Deals: Effectively present our products, negotiate contracts, and close sales that contribute to our company's growth.
Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients to foster repeat business and secure referrals.
Achieve Your Goals: Consistently meet or exceed your sales targets and performance metrics.
Provide Top-Tier Service: Ensure every client interaction is a positive one by providing excellent customer service.
Utilise CRM Systems: Keep detailed records of your sales activities and client interactions using our CRM software.
What We're Looking For:
Proven Sales Success: A solid track record of success in a sales role, with a strong preference for experience in the technology sector.
Exceptional Communication Skills: The ability to build rapport, clearly articulate product benefits, and handle objections with confidence.
Self-Motivation: A results-oriented mindset and the drive to take ownership of your sales performance.
Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with technology and can quickly learn new software and systems.
Skilled Negotiator: You have a natural ability to negotiate and close deals effectively.
Local Market Knowledge: An understanding of the Durban business landscape is a definite advantage.
Why Join Us?
Uncapped Commissions: Your earnings are directly tied to your performance, offering unlimited income potential.
Career Growth: This is more than a job; it's a launchpad for your career with opportunities to advance and take on more responsibility as we grow.
Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced, forward-thinking startup that is shaping the future of technology in Durban.
Experience
Previous Sales Experience: A proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets is the most important qualification. For a tech startup, this experience is most valuable when it's in a B2B (business-to-business) or tech-related sales environment.
Startup Environment Experience: An understanding of the fast-paced, often-changing nature of a startup is a significant advantage. This includes being comfortable with a commission-based pay structure and a high degree of autonomy.
Local Market Knowledge: For a role in Durban, knowing the local business landscape and having an existing network of contacts is a strong asset.
Hard Skills
Tech Savvy: You don't need to be a programmer, but you must be comfortable using and learning new technology. This includes a solid grasp of the products and services you're selling.
CRM Proficiency: Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software like Salesforce or HubSpot is essential for managing leads, tracking sales activities, and reporting.
Negotiation Skills: The ability to effectively negotiate terms, handle objections, and close deals is fundamental to the role.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills: This is the cornerstone of any sales job. Excellent verbal and written communication is crucial for building rapport with clients, presenting product benefits, and explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms.
Self-Motivation and Drive: Sales is a numbers game, and success depends on a strong internal drive to succeed. Being results-oriented and able to work independently is key.
Problem-Solving: The ability to understand a client's challenges and demonstrate how your product can provide a solution is a critical skill in tech sales.
Resilience: Rejection is common in sales. The most successful agents are those who can handle rejection and maintain a positive attitude.
- If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and be a part of something big, we encourage you to apply.
Business Development Consultant
Posted 7 days ago
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Company Description
Progress One Enterprise Technologies has been pioneering IT excellence since 2009, unleashing innovation in every solution. The company is located in Durban and is committed to driving technological advancements and providing cutting-edge IT services to clients.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Consultant at Progress One Enterprise Technologies in Durban. The Business Development Consultant will be responsible for:
- Ensuring target and KPI attainment
- New business development
- Lead generation
- Consulting
- Maintaning existing client relationships
Qualifications
- Matric
- Two-years of IT sales experience
- Basic IT knowledge & understanding
- Computer literacy (CRM experience advantegous)
- Valid drives license
- Own vehicle
- New Business Development and Lead Generation skills
- Consulting and Communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing, or related fields are advantageous
Remuneration & Benefits
- Basic Salary (Negotiable)
- Uncapped Commission
- Vehicle Allowance
- Laptop
- Mobile Phone
If you would like to apply, please email CVs to
Kind Regards
Doron Yendiah
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Executive
Posted 7 days ago
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We’re hiring Business Development Executives in Durban to help us expand our presence across South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and driving revenue growth within a rapidly growing market.
What you’ll do
- Outbound Outreach: Approaching and attracting potential customers – via phone calls, LinkedIn, email and other outbound demand generation tools we utilise, in order to develop a strong pipeline for the Sales Team.
- Opportunity Qualification: Uncovering and understanding customer pains and challenges with the view explaining how we can address those business challenges.
- Achieving Set Targets: Work to achieve daily, weekly and monthly goals through demand and lead generation – based on the number of meetings booked with Decision Makers.
- Relationship Building and Management: Engaging with Decision Makers at all levels and targeting businesses across various industries.
- Continuous Development: Learning to get an understanding of ConnexAI products and services.
You’ll bring a proven track record in sales or business development, preferably within tech or SaaS. You’ll be a confident communicator who thrives in client-facing roles and understands how to build relationships that lead to long-term value. You’ll also be self-motivated, results-oriented, and eagerness to work as part of a team.
What we offer
We offer comprehensive training, a competitive basic salary, strong commission structure, and the chance to represent an industry-leading product in an emerging market. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Business Development Executive
Posted 21 days ago
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Description:With roots established in 1903, Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd is today one of South Africa’s largest independent brokers, providing expert solutions that cover all your personal and business insurance and financial needs. Indwe Risk Services is always looking for passionate, dedicated and innovative people to work in an ambitious and professional working environment. Join our team and become part of the Indwe family. We require a Business Development Executive for our offices based in Durban who strives to grow market share by gaining Profitable New Business accounts.
Office Location: Durban
Employment Type: Permanent
About the role- South African Regulatory framework of insurance/brokerage industry
- Customer Focus
Education Minimum:
- Higher Certificate in Insurance (NQF5)
- Level 4 FETC Short Term Insurance Qualification
- Matric
- Passed exam RE: Representatives
Experience Minimum:
- 7 - 10 Years
Ideal Education:
- Matric
- Passed exam RE: Representatives
- Level 4 FETC Short Term Insurance Qualification
- Higher Certificate in Insurance NQF5
- Post-matric qualification is an advantage (BComm Risk/Accounting, BBA)
Ideal Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in the insurance industry, with at least 5 years in Individual & Commercial Lines
- Experience in a brokerage environment
- Proven ability to successfully lead the Broking Operations function – Commercial and Personal Lines
- Proven ability to successfully lead the individual insurance function
Skills:
- Communication
- Influencing and negotiation
- Delegation
- Analytical ability
- Networking
- Presentation
- Decision making
- Time management
- Selling
- Ability to manage own work and outputs
Knowledge:
- Insurance and brokerage industry experience
- Comprehensive individual insurance product knowledge
- Marketing and sales principles
- Knowledge of products and services
- Technical insurance knowledge (Underwriting)
Personal Attributes:
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Ability to effectively adapt to change
- Self-motivated
- Result-oriented
- Professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure
- Work according to set policies and procedures
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Business Development Executive
Posted 27 days ago
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Our client, a leading logistics company with a national footprint covering all major centres, is looking for a new business sales consultant to join their Truck Rental team in Durban. The successful candidate will need to have experience within the Truck Rental industry. A proven sales track record will be an added advantage.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- New client service
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Cold calling experience and proven track record of success herein
- A chance taker and hunter
- Self-motivated and target driven
- Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
- Able to negotiate and close deals confidently
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with an existing client base
- Point of contact between the company and clients
- Finding new business and exceeding targets, generating leads daily
Requirements:
- Matric
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- 2-3 Years Truck Rental experience
Skills and attributes:
- Proficiency in general MS Office Suite
- Advanced understanding of Excel & PowerPoint
- Strong consultative selling skills
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Positive and passionate
- Capable of working independently
- Attention to detail
- Willing and able to travel
- Must have own vehicle
- Exceptional work ethic
- Dogmatic & passionate about winning new business
Do you fit this profile and have the Truck Rental sales experience required for this hunting role? Then we want your CV!
Package & Remuneration #J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Executive
Posted 1 day ago
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Why Youll Love This Role:
- Work with a forward-thinking company shaping the future of logistics
- Tap into unlimited growth potential and exceptional earning opportunities
- Be part of a vibrant, supportive, and success-driven culture
- Do you thrive on the thrill of new business sales?
- Do you bring industry sales experience and a proven track record of success?
- Are you based in the buzzing city of Durban?
APPLY NOW and take your sales career to the next level!
(Please be ready to provide your sales track record or payslips to showcase your performance.)
Requirements:
- Matric
- Own Vehicle and Valid Drivers Licence
- Min 3 years sales experience in the Courier industry
- A solid Sales Track Record / proof of performance will be required
- Confident and Assertive
- Sound Business Development / External Sales experience
- A Go-getter and Hunter
- Strong Sales talent
- Good networks and understanding of the market
- Target driven
- Highly Customer Centric and Service Driven
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Ability to - cold call, build a good rapport with clients, problem solving and find a practical solution, negotiate and close deals, work independently
- Ability to target corporate accounts
The successful candidate will be someone with a passion for sales and will be responsible for bringing in new business sales.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for securing new clients within the corporate space
- Ability to prospect effectively in order to secure appointments with qualified leads
- Manage pipeline to ensure conversion rate is applied and revenue generated to reach targets
- Plan & execute approaches & pitches to clients
- Handle & overcome client objections
- Comfortable with presenting to clients
- Master and understand market trends and seasonality in the market.
- Proven success in your sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process
- Meet and exceed targets set in terms of contributing and generating revenue for the department
- Convert new relationships into repeat business
- Negotiate with the clients and prospective clients as per price guidelines given, looking to maximize profits
- Be able to execute negotiations through prospecting, cold calling, quantifying and closing deals
- Ability to converse with all levels of a client (Strategic, Tactical & Operational)
- Follow up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner
- You will develop and lead both short and long term strategies
- Promote the services and products
- Implement new clients successfully, adhering to SOP, SLA, KPI and RFQ requirements
- High administrative capability
- Record and report on customer details / sales visits
- Ensure weekly /monthly reports are up to date and submitted on time as required by business
Do you fit this profile and have the Road freight and Courier Distribution experience required for this hunting role? Then we want your CV!
Business Development Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Business Development Manager (POS25113)
Based: Umhlanga
Salary: R30 000 pm - R pm + commission (negotiable depending on experience)
Purpose:
Business Development for a leading Property Software Company its with H/O based in Cape Town. This is hybrid role so you can work from home. Previous experience in Business Development Executive role will be given preference especially within the Property market.
Requirements:
Matric
Accounting Experience / Background or qualification
Previous experience in Property sector will be a bonus (rentals/sales etc)
Previous Experience in Business Development role within Property of Software industry will be an advantage
Sales and marketing administration, research and customer support
Own reliable transport as there is travelling involved
Ability/Facilities available to work from home Hybrid Role based in Gauteng
Closing Date: 10 May 2025