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# .Business Development Director/Business Development Manager page is loaded# Business Development Director/Business Development Managerlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R **About the Business**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,**About our Team***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 Account Manager and Overlay Sales Specialists. You’ll be responsible the creation of a sales strategy that will build pipeline and drive incremental growth while retaining an existing book of accounts. You will prospect within your assigned territory to develop a robust pipeline, manage territory business plans, and guide prospects through the sales cycle to contract close while maintaining the relationship for retention and support through the customer relationship.**Responsibilities*** Achieving revenue targets and drive business growth within the enterprise space.* Converting leads to opportunities, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of accounts.* Loging customer activity and communications comprehensively within the CRM system.* Submitting monthly forecast reports and regularly update the sales pipeline.* Prospecting within the assigned territory to develop and sustain a robust pipeline.* Developing and manage territory business plans that include new logos, cross-selling, upselling, and renewal opportunities.* Guiding prospects through the sales cycle to contract close, collaborating with presales and specialist teams as needed.* Supporting customers through onboarding and implementation phases, in partnership with the FAM, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing revenue life cycle management.**Requirements*** Able to demonstrate experience with a focus on strategic accounts within the enterprise space.* Prove proficiency in CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.* Have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.* Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Display analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Have a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.* Able to manage complex sales cycles and close large deals.**Working for you**We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days* Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits* Wellbeing programs* Life assurance* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme* Save As You Earn share option scheme* Travel Season ticket loan* Electric Vehicle Scheme* Optional Dental Insurance* Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave* Employee Assistance Programme* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children* RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you* Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer* Access to extensive learning and development resources* Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at WorkLearn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we workWe are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our or please contact .**Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams** **.**Please read our .We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.***USA Job Seekers:***.
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Business Development Director/Business Development Manager

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 Account Manager and Overlay Sales Specialists. You’ll be responsible the creation of a sales strategy that will build pipeline and drive incremental growth while retaining an existing book of accounts. You will prospect within your assigned territory to develop a robust pipeline, manage territory business plans, and guide prospects through the sales cycle to contract close while maintaining the relationship for retention and support through the customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Achieving revenue targets and drive business growth within the enterprise space.
• Converting leads to opportunities, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of accounts.
• Loging customer activity and communications comprehensively within the CRM system.
• Submitting monthly forecast reports and regularly update the sales pipeline.
• Prospecting within the assigned territory to develop and sustain a robust pipeline.
• Developing and manage territory business plans that include new logos, cross-selling, upselling, and renewal opportunities.
• Guiding prospects through the sales cycle to contract close, collaborating with presales and specialist teams as needed.
• Supporting customers through onboarding and implementation phases, in partnership with the FAM, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing revenue life cycle management.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate experience with a focus on strategic accounts within the enterprise space.
• Prove proficiency in CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Display analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Able to manage complex sales cycles and close large deals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO Know Your Rights.

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#. Business Development Director/Business Development Manager page is loaded# Business Development Director/Business Development Managerlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R **About the Business**Lexis Nexis 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 Lexis Nexis Risk at the link below,**About our Team***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

Description

• Manage the Business Development portfolio for EMEA Mining & Minerals. This includes reporting requirements to the company's S&D leadership team, leading CRBs together with Commercial, managing and reviewing tenders and proposals, and overseeing the award handover to operations.
• Effectively market the company's services with vigor, promptness, proactivity, and professionalism.
• Achieve forecasts and ensure profitability of work won.
• Ensure the quality of submissions.
• Promote the company's image effectively within the industry and community at large.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational expectations within the functional role are met.
• Ensure Business Development effectively transfers, hands over, and communicates tendered project budgets and schedules. Address any deviations immediately and escalate to leadership.
• Manage Business Development professionally, in line with leadership and compliance requirements.
• Manage resources to deliver within reporting guidelines.
• Conduct reviews in line with reporting cycles.
• Attend relevant reviews and meetings.
• Staff Business Development with experienced and capable resources.
• Ensure proposals are prepared professionally, with diligent quality control and price reviews, including peer and senior reviews.
• Document, articulate, and manage Business Development objectives clearly. Prioritize change management.
• Engage professionally with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers at all levels, maintaining sound relationships.
• Audit, monitor, and apply corrective actions on estimates and estimating procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective administration of the portfolio.
• Implement strategies developed by the leadership team.
• Investigate new technology and media to enhance effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or similar qualification.

Desirable

• Engineering degree or similar.
• Marketing certificate or similar.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive experience in business development within a similar industry, with proven marketing, commercial, and contractual management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Extroverted personality.
• Good listening skills.

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Job Purpose

The Head of Business Development plays a strategic leadership role in driving business growth through product innovation, opportunity assessment, strategic enablement, and commercialization across Life and Non-Life insurance segments. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of development initiatives, lead innovation through research and insights, and build strategic partnerships that enhance the organisation’s market presence and client value proposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & Innovation: Lead cross-functional collaboration to manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis, and innovation frameworks.
• Drive the commercialization of products and expansion into new channels and market segments.
• Lead the ideation and implementation of solutions through the Innovation Hub, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Portfolio & Initiative Management: Deliver on the Business Development team’s strategic Book of Work aligned to a 3-year roadmap and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor and support pilot projects to evaluate success metrics and scalability.
• Communicate initiative outcomes in internal forums to enable informed decision-making and operational execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement: Build and sustain effective relationships with internal departments (e.g. Product, Distribution, Enablement, Marketing) and key external partners.
• Collaborate with Product Portfolio Managers and the Marketing Team to conduct research and benchmark offerings across the portfolio.
• Actively participate in product and execution forums to manage product and development pipelines.
• Business Case Development & Risk Integration: Develop business cases with clear insights, market analysis, financial modeling, and execution plans.
• Incorporate risk, governance, and compliance requirements into all business development initiatives.
• Recommend and lead process improvements that support scalability and enhance delivery impact.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and support a team of Business Development Managers to ensure strategic alignment and performance.
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and execution excellence within the team.
• Support personal and professional growth through targeted development initiatives and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications :

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Essential)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Strategy, or related field

Experience :

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, opportunity management, research, and project management within the Financial Services or Insurance industry.
• Proven experience in leading multifunctional teams, launching new products / services, and developing strategic partnerships.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Business principles and financial acumen
• Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks
• Product development, innovation, and commercialization
• Research and market insight methodologies
• Project and portfolio management practices
• Operational systems and business process optimization

Behavioural Competencies

• Innovation – Champions and drives creative thinking and new market solutions
• Strategic Decision Making – Assesses opportunity and risk to guide direction
• Planning and Organising – Manages complex workstreams with structure and discipline
• Building Partnerships – Creates value through strong collaboration and influence
• Continuous Learning – Promotes professional development and curiosity
• Technical / Professional Expertise – Applies deep industry knowledge with strategic

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Overview

The Business Development Director will identify, negotiate and close new customers across the South African region, as a strong individual contributor. The right candidate will be target driven, with a passion and sense of ownership to deliver against target. This will be a hands-on role with deep involvement in execution, leading from the front.

Responsibilities

• Build a robust pipeline based on defined “ideal customer profiles”, and grow and manage this to deliver on our ambitious growth plans and potential


• Hands on management of the end-to-end sales cycle, including lead generation, negotiating commercial terms, working closely with senior stakeholders at prospects to close deals, and with internal and partner teams to delivery ‘go lives’


• Carry and deliver an ambitious but achievable revenue target


• Provide timely feedback to line manager about performance, sales activity, account management and strategy


• Initiate and maintain a strong link between customers and back-office services to ease communication and facilitate the resolution of any issues


• Effectively communicate the needs of your customers to the internal Thunes teams

Qualifications

• ~10+ years of experience in business development with 5+ years direct or indirect work experience in the Money Transfer, Fintech, payments or Mobile Financial Services Industries


• Hands-on, driven B2B salesperson from the fintech/payments world, with industry contacts reflecting this background


• Results-oriented with great skills in communication, organization, and negotiation


• Great networking skills


• CRM proficiency, Salesforce CRM knowledge is a plus


• Flexible, self-motivated, disciplined, takes ownership of job at hand


• Team-oriented, able to accept and create change


• Strong understanding of customer, market dynamics and requirements


• Ensure effective working relationships with all relevant clients/partners, third parties and internal colleagues


• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Excellent attention to detail


• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus

About Thunes

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.

Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.

Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally.

Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.

Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.

For more information, visit:

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Business Development and Sales

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Business Development Manager page is loaded# Business Development Managerlocations: Pretoriatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 17, 2025 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id: R38192# **Job Description**Dear Future, Business Development Manager Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our team in FNB HSL, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. The role requires you to drive the growth of the business in partnership with Private Advisors, by delivering on strategy, project manage various business development activities and initiatives, and ensure delivery of the portfolio’s key objectives. Critical outputs of the role is to identify leads, support campaigns and build relationships within assigned regions.**Are you someone who can:*** Drive HSL sales within the PB&A channel to achieve the respective Channel/Segment targets* Influence stakeholders within the PB&A channel to achieve a consistent, and healthy secured lending pipeline.* Facilitate the use of relevant HSL systems and tools* Drive PB&A channel's Pipeline to maximize HSL applications/conversions month on month.* Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships to enable achievement of strategic objectives* Steer and support campaigns, marketing and sales initiatives in your respective channels* Ongoing training and skills upliftment in PB&A channels.* Management of Daily Sales Activities and Sales protocol* Own vehicle and valid drivers licence. Cellphone is required**You will be an ideal candidate if you:*** Expert product knowledge and value proposition within HSL.* Sound understanding of end-to-end processes within HSL.* In-depth knowledge of Business financials and cash flows analysis.* Knowledge of various industry types and levers.* Ability to structure traditional and complex lending deals for juristic and non-juristic application types.* Ability to present and articulate credit applications to credit and various stakeholder forums.* Knowledge of the property market, legal frameworks of companies, trusts and different property types.* Manage and maintain solid relationships with both and external business partners.* Understanding of HSL Credit policy and appetite* Proficiency in various Microsoft applications e.g. excel, powerpoint,etc**You will have access to:*** Opportunities to network and collaborate* A challenging working environment* Opportunities to innovate**We can be a match if you are:*** Adaptable and curious* Have a proven successful track record.* Thrive in a collaborative environmentAll appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.# # ***Job Details***# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**17/09/25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .
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Requirements

Grade 12

A formal qualification

A minimum of 2 years experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting products and services in the outbound travel industry

Strong sales, negotiation and problem-solving skills

Building and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing customers

A flair for facilitating product training either via online or in person and hosting events such as workshops / events / conferences

Team worker and ability to interact with various departments and management levels

Ability to work independently and proactively with a strong sense of urgency

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Valid driver's license and roadworthy motor vehicle

Self-starter with high energy levels

Well-travelled

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong administrative and good time management

Dynamic and confident personality

Creative "out of the-box" thinking

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Overview

Hire Resolves client are specialist in project engineering that facilitates projects in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth.

Educational Background

• A degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering is essential. An additional qualification in business, marketing, or management will be advantageous.

Industry Experience

• A minimum of five years' experience in business-to-business (B2B) marketing and sales within the engineering or industrial sector is required.

Proven Performance

• A strong track record of success in business development, sales growth, and client relationship management, preferably with evidence of securing high-value contracts or strategic partnerships.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to Visit our website:

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