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Key Account Management (Production): Inbound Tourism/DMC, Cape Town Southern Suburbs

Career Dynamics Global — Cape Town, Western Cape

Location: CPT Southern Suburbs – Office based – Monday to Friday

Salary: Highly Negotiable based on current earnings and experience.

Benefits Included

Role

Role: Key Account Management: Production, Inbound Tourism/DMC

Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Limited To

• In charge of Leisure Groups Production. 3-4 Star Accommodation.
• Develop trust relationships with a client. Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements.
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Quotes, itineraries, reservations.
• Serve as the link of communication between agents and operations.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust.
• Play part in generating new sales (with the marketing / sales team) that will turn into long-lasting relationships.
• Be able to prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts for the director.

Requirements And Skills

• Senior level – Minimum 5 years’ Experience as KAM at an Inbound Tour Operator/DMC
• Quoting & Costings for inbound Groups and Group series from Europe and USA for Southern Africa
• Product knowledge essential
• Negotiating with suppliers & Liaising with long established clients
• Liaising with the groups consultants who handle the operations and logistics
• Experience in providing solutions based on customer needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
• Excellent organizational skills, ability in problem-solving and negotiation
• MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) (TOURPLAN, WETU are a PLUS)
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

Please email your CV & Qualifications to and/or

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Cape Town

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Job title: Business Development Director / Business Development Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 28, 2025

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.
• Logging 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 Work
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs

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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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Overview

WE ARE HIRING ABUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Ever opened a new bank account and got a weekend away? Spent on fashion and received a personal styling session? Picked up groceries and walked away with cinema tickets?

If so, you’ve probably experienced a TLC Worldwide campaign - without even knowing it.

At TLC, we help the world’s biggest brands drive customer acquisition, loyalty and engagement with emotionally engaging, experience-led rewards. From global banks to high street retailers, our programs are designed shift behaviour, boost ROI and build genuine brand love – at the fraction of the cost of discounting and cash offers. Backed by COSMOS, our all-in-one program platform, we deliver personalised campaigns at scale with live data, smart insights, and seamless customer journeys.

We’ve spent 30 years mastering what moves customers; combining deep consumer insight, a global network of 100,000+ rewards, and a unique ability to drive measurable ROI for brands.

We’re 400+ people strong, across 15 global hubs. A collective of marketers, creatives and strategists who care about doing great work - and having fun while we do it. We celebrate bold thinking, empower growth, and champion the kind of culture that helps people thrive.

Why Us

We're not just any company – TLC’s team thrives on innovation, creativity, and bold ideas. You’ll be at the forefront of our expansion, shaping the future of our success - we’ll make sure you grow as fast as we do!

• Work with the world’s biggest brands to create amazing campaigns
• Competitive salary + uncapped commission structure!
• Collaborative and dynamic team culture –every win is celebrated
• Excellent learning & development opportunities

What you'll be doing

• Build and own your pipeline through outreach and networking
• Win high-value deals with global brands across key sectors
• Close tactical campaigns and strategic loyalty programs
• Lead senior-level client conversations and pitches
• Apply proven strategies to unlock market growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored, data-driven proposals
• Grow accounts through upsell and long-term partnerships
• Thrive independently in a fast-paced, scale-up environment
• Own your performance, report on pipeline, forecasts, and targets

Who we're looking for

• Proven closer of 6–7 figure deals
• Expert in outbound sales and pipeline growth
• Commercially sharp with loyalty & retention know-how
• Confident with senior stakeholders and C-suite
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and target-driven
• Owns pipeline and delivers results
• Consultative, curious, and solutions-focused
• Team player who thrives in cross-functional pitches
• Performs under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Ambitious, impact-driven, and growth-minded

Inclusion and culture

Being a people-led business, we hire upon values and believe that our people are what make the beloved TLC culture so unique. At TLC we aim to create a ‘world within the world’ that is free from prejudice, bias and inequity.

A world where diversity is valued and celebrated, and where we work hard to ensure all our wonderful people are given equal opportunity to succeed.

If you're excited by everything we've told you, then it's time to apply!

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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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Join The Travel Group and help us shape the future of how companies move.

What Youll Do :

Source & close new business leads

Build strong lasting client relationships

Offer tailored travel solutions that solve real challenges

Drive growth upsell and keep your pipeline buzzing

What Were Looking For :

Proven B2B sales track record

Energetic driven and goal-focused

Valid drivers license & own vehicle

Why Us

Were a fast-moving people-first team where your ideas matter. Here youre not just in salesyoure creating impact.

Apply now : emailprotected

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,B2B Sales,Time Management,Cold Calling,Computer Literacy,Telemarketing,Customer relationship management,Economic Development,Cordova,CRM Software

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Business Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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