641 Business Executive jobs in South Africa

Marcus Evans
, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries.

Working across all industry sectors, our Summits division is the global market leader in its field with more than 120 summits across the world. Our events take place at the most prestigious venues in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, France, England, and the US.

We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Summits division as Business Development Executives. The right candidates for this role have a real talent in both research and writing and are determined to be a key part of a successful and growing team.

This is an in-person role located in our
Cape Town
office.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying Decision-Makers: Research and identify individuals in senior positions (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, Directors) who align with the summit theme and objectives.
• Building Contact Lists: Utilize CRM tools, databases, and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to create targeted prospect lists.
• Writing targeted outreach campaigns that will deliver high quality inbound inquiries.
• Meeting weekly and monthly goals and KPIs.
• Build and maintain the data quality of our contacts database.
• Effective collaboration with leading Sales Professionals across EMEA and North America.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or diploma in any discipline, preferably Marketing or Business Administration.
• 1-2 years experience in email marketing, research and/or lead generation.
• Experience in creating and launching strategic marketing email campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to adapt to a performance driven culture.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary 9000Rands (excl. bonuses)
• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing mentoring, and continuous on-the-job training & development.
• Promotion up the ranks is achievable with consistently high performance.
• Professional work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Boost Your Career as a Business Development Executive with Our Growing Team

Are you ready to take your career to new heights with a global leader in translation and localization services? Look no further than
Future Group
Since 1994, we've been at the forefront of the localization market, with a worldwide presence spanning North & Latin America, Asia, Europe, and MEA. Now, we're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our dynamic team as Business Development Executives.

Why Future Group?
At Future Group, we don't just set trends we define them. As a leading player in the industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and success. When you join our team, you become part of a global family committed to excellence and driven by a shared vision of shaping the future of communication.

What You'll Do:
As a Business Development Executive, you'll be the driving force behind our sales efforts, responsible for identifying new prospects, nurturing relationships, and closing deals. From conducting market research to delivering captivating presentations, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek out new sales opportunities through a variety of channels, including cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential clients and assess their needs.
• Cultivate positive relationships with clients, listening attentively to their requirements and providing tailored solutions.
• Arrange and conduct client meetings, showcasing the value proposition of Future Group's services through compelling presentations.
• Negotiate and finalize deals, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing any concerns or objections along the way.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities, identifying opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to gather feedback, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain regular reporting and review processes to track sales performance and progress towards targets.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Excellent to Fluent English skills, with a flair for communication and persuasion.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience
• Previous experience in the localization industry is a definite plus, but not a requirement.
• Outspoken personality with a natural ability to engage and connect with others.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• Must be located in Johannesburg.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Communication
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth and opportunity, we want to hear from you At Future Group, your potential knows no bounds apply now and let's write the next chapter of success together.

Role - Business Development Executive

About the job

Company Description

Blackspot Media Production and Events is a dynamic and innovative conglomerate located

in Kimberley. As a digital agency, we specialise in providing cutting-edge solutions for

businesses in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our team of talented professionals

combines expertise in web development, graphic design, marketing, photography, and

videography to deliver exceptional results. We are dedicated to helping individuals and

businesses share their stories and ideas through various mediums, including design,

visual, audio, and print.

Role Description

We are now expanding and seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth

and innovation, focus on client acquisition, and accelerate the sales pipeline. The

Business Development Executive focuses on expanding market opportunities and

enhancing profitability within the company's existing framework. This role is ideal for

someone who is results-driven, proactive, and self-motivated, and eager to take ownership

of revenue generation and strategic market engagement while also growing with the

business. You will operate as a key bridge between market needs and sales outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As Business Development Executive, your primary goal will be revenue generation. You

will:

Client Communication & Relationship Management

• Establish rapport and arrange meetings with potential clients.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners (a core

value in business development).

• Execute targeted strategies for lead generation, including running outbound

campaigns via phone calls and emails.

• Be responsible for prospecting and qualifying leads.

Sales Execution & Market Analysis

• Engage with prospects, negotiate deals, and work towards closing sales to expand

the customer base.

• Conduct market research and analyse customer needs to identify new growth

opportunities.
• Ensure the sales pipeline is accelerated and key bridge goals between market needs

and sales outcomes are achieved.

Administration & Operations

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all sales activities within the CRM

system.

• Assist with administrative support, including onboarding paperwork for new clients.

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports detailing revenue generation and

pipeline velocity (drawing on the administrative duty structure).

Leadership Support

• Work closely with leadership to align market engagement strategy with company

profitability goals.

• Assist in strategic discussions regarding profitability and market penetration.

• Draft presentations and proposals for potential high-value clients (drawing on the

CEO support structure).

Additional Duties (Room to Grow)

• Take on leadership responsibilities as the business scales.

• Participate in strategy discussions regarding new market opportunities.

• Flourish with minimal guidance while maintaining a commitment to professional

growth.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in sales and a proven track record of account management

or achieving targets.

• Experience in customer service acumen, emphasizing the importance of building

strong client relationships and understanding diverse market dynamics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary for effective

collaboration and negotiation.

• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and able to flourish with minimal guidance.

• A strategic mindset necessary for identifying new growth opportunities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of sales pipeline tools and CRM systems.

• Background in marketing, media, or creative industries.

• Experience drafting complex proposals or business documents.

What We Offer

• Competitive Basic Annual Salary: R54,000 (Calculated as R4,500 x 12).

• High Earning Potential: Compensation includes commission on a monthly bas

estimated to be R16,000 and upwards.
• Estimated On-Target Earnings (OTE): Minimum estimated monthly earnings (Basic +

Estimated Commission) are R20,500.

• Opportunity to work on international projects with clients in South Africa and the UK.

• Flexible hybrid/remote working options to suit your lifestyle.

• A chance to join a company that is expanding quickly and values loyalty, initiative,

and leadership.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a forward-thinking, fast-

growing creative agency, we'd love to hear from you

To apply: Send your CV and a short motivation letter outlining your relevant experience

and why you're a great fit for this role to with the

subject line "Business Development Executive – (Your Name)".

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.

Join us in shaping stories, building brands, and driving innovation, together, we'll redefine

what's possible.

Blackspot Media Production and Events

Where creativity meets growth.

Business Development Executive / Telesales / Business Development Manager - Century City - Cape Town

Provided secure parking OR paid for Uber home

UK Hours 10AM - 20:15PM (1 to 2 hours later SA time dependant on day light saving)

47.5 hours worked a week

40k Rand per month

100% In office

12.5% commission -OTE 100k - 200k Per month

Weekly KPI bonus ,000 Rand per week

Recruiting Lawyers

Daily training

Amazing offices

Opportunity to become a 360 recruiter

Office of 8

6.25 hours a day on the phone

2.5 hours a day research & outreach

1 hour a day training + meetings

Working alongside $500k - $1m billers

Working with probably the best dataset of lawyers of its type in the world.

Must haves

Heavy calling experience

Experience selling to sophisticated buyers / B2B sales

Please apply to be considered, one of our 2 internal recruiters will call you.

Due to a retirement, our client has a rare opportunity within their sales team for an experienced proactive Telephone-Based Business Development Executive to help them grow their customer base and drive repeat sales across the UK.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for generating new business and developing existing relationships with window fitters, fabricators, installers, as well as other trades. Working remotely by phone, you will promote their specialist product range (with a focus on silicone sealants and consumables) to trade prospects and convert leads into loyal customers. Its very much repeat business so providing you retain and develop existing customers whilst bringing onboard new ones, your sales and earnings will grow. It's a substantial but competitive market with lots of business to be won and fought over

Salary:USD$22 000 per annum ($1833 per month) + Uncapped Commission

Type of Work: Full-time remote

Work Schedule: UK working hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Make outbound calls to window trade professionals and introduce our range of sealants and consumables
• Understand trade customer needs and recommend appropriate products (e.g., low modulus silicones, glazing sealants, adhesives)
• Follow up on warm leads and re-engage dormant accounts
• Close sales directly or arrange call-backs and quotes as needed
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date CRM of all interactions and opportunities
• Meet and exceed KPIs including call targets, lead conversions, and monthly revenue
• Keep up to date with product knowledge, market trends, and competitors
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure a seamless buying experience

• In depth background in a remote set-up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding on the pros & cons involved in this industry).
• Proven experience in telephone-based sales or business development (B2B)
• Knowledge of the window/glazing/fenestration trade is highly desirable however not essential.
• Familiarity with silicone sealants and related trade consumables is a strong advantage but full product training will be given to the right candidate.
• Confident, clear, and professional phone manner.
• Strong relationship builder – able to gain trust and repeat business from trade customers.
• Good objection handling skills and the ability to recognize opportunities.
• Target-driven with a self-motivated attitude
• Organised and comfortable using CRM or sales tracking software
• Confident and competent user of I.T.
• Please note that you must work from a location that affords privacy to you and our customers and if working from home this needs to be a separate room.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (with power backup).

Competitive salary + uncapped commission

Full product training (ideal for candidates with trade experience looking to move into sales)

21 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement in a long established yet dynamic trade-focused business

Smart Intellect Pvt Ltd
is an offshore company of a British-based firm. We are actively hiring a
Business Development Executive
for remote work. Please see below the job responsibilities and requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, lead generation, and networking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals tailored to client needs
• Negotiate contracts and close deals that align with company goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction and project success

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus)
• (1-3 / 3-5 / 5+ years) of experience in sales, business development, or client acquisition
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus

Note:
This is a commission-based job. This opportunity can help you earn up to $2500.

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.

What you'll bring

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.

A leading Travel Agency Group is looking for a motivated Business Development Professional who can find new opportunities, help us grow, and connect with the right people.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively recruiting Travel Agencies and Independent Travel Consultants (ITCs).
• Building long-lasting relationships with Travel Agents and ITCs.
• Giving presentations to prospective Agencies or Corporate Clients.
• Conducting remote or in-person training sessions for Travel Agents and ITCs.
• Generating new business leads through networking, outreach and referrals.
• Negotiating contract terms with Travel Agencies and ITCs.
• Researching competitors and industry trends.
• Developing strategic plans to enter new markets or boost sales.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product) to support business growth.
• Providing support to Travel Agencies

Qualifications & Experience

• Post Matric formal qualification in a related field.
• Proven experience in sales or business development.
• Experience in working with or selling to Travel Agencies.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A good understanding of how the travel industry operates.
• Must own a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and some international travel will be required.

What We Offer

• Permanent position.
• Remote work.
• Supportive team environment.
• Exposure to the travel sector.
• Market related basic salary with commission.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.

Closing date: 26 October 2025

Deposita a leading cash & payment solutions company has a vacancy for a Business Development Executive, based at our operations in Cape Town, Western Cape.

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth by increasing sales revenue from both existing and prospective clients. This involves identifying new market opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and strategically positioning the company's products or services to meet customer needs.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Main Responsibilities

Conclude new and additional business sales

• Prepare and follow a call plan that ensures maximum exploitation of new, renewal and additional business opportunities in the new and existing market and industries.
• Prepare and submit accurate quotations timeously
• Follow up on all quotations up to finalization of sign off of the contracts.
• Ensure loading of all sales activities onto the Sales Force CRM programme as per the different stages.
• Build an ongoing strong pipeline to ensure an accurate sales forecast and closing of sales opportunities.
• Conduct a Site Inspection for each potential or renewal customer as part of the quotation process to ensure that risks associated with the products and service value offering are identified and wherever possible, reduced from the outset.
• Involvement in industry events, expos and network opportunities to build relationships and gain maximum exposure on sales and our brand.
• Active involvement on our social media platforms to maximize sales opportunities.
• Must achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets as per the sales and company strategy.

Manage a structured and effective client retention strategy

• Develop and maintain call plans for effective continuous contact with current customers.
• Address and assist with queries from customers.
• Facilitate the provision of an effective service to customers, to meet requirements and service satisfaction.
• Plan to visit customers regularly via different channels to discuss and offer new product lines and services as part of a retention strategy especially corporate groups.
• Act timeously in response to issues that will prevent threatening terminations.
• Ensure that all service delivery agreements with customers are documented and properly communicated to operations.
• Prepare properly motivated renewal justifications where required and conduct such renewal negotiations with customers where necessary.

Competent administration and product knowledge

• Ensure that there is accurate and correct input and maintenance of customer information and documentation both on file, Sales Force and all other formats on a daily / weekly / monthly basis. Signed contracts must be completed by the BDE and the client before the client sign off.
• Assist with any changes or amendments on a customer's contract with the relevant documentation.
• Attend all product and sales training sessions through Deposita and Allied Universal.
• Prepare an accurate sales forecast on a weekly basis including a daily sales activity sheet.
• Ensure that all commission sheets are checked and accurate.
• Follow industry news and media to stay informed of the ever changing cash environment.

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric Equivalent
• A valid Driver´s Licence & Own reliable vehicle
• Diploma/ Degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in a sales role, preferably within a target-driven environment
• Proficiency in office administration, including contract management and FICA compliance

Skills and Attributes

• Proficient Computer Literacy (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office)
• CRM / Sales Force skills
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Delivering great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating
• Negotiation
• Customer Thinking

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice