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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving growth through strategic sales initiatives, account management, and the development of new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in B2B sales, technology sales, and account management, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and fostering client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve company objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, and networking.
• Manage existing client accounts while seeking opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients, showcasing the value of our offerings.
• Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track leads, manage customer interactions, and analyze sales data.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective campaigns that drive sales growth.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals while ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for business growth.
• Provide exceptional customer service to maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Experience

• Proven experience in outside sales, inside sales, or direct sales roles with a focus on B2B environments.
• Strong background in territory management and technical sales within the technology sector is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in account management, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with CRM software and tools for managing customer relationships effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform business decisions.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on customer service excellence.
• Experience in retail sales or sales management is a plus. Join us as we expand our reach in the market and make an impact through innovative solutions. If you are passionate about driving business success and have the skills we seek, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R4 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bramley, Gauteng 2090

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

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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
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
Benefits
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

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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!

Overview

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At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

The Business Development Principal is accountable for finding new business opportunities to Vodacom across new designated client logos and/or under-indexed strategic client accounts. The role is focused on identifying new sales opportunities, ensuring the documentation and delivery of the customer business solution requirements in line with the business strategy, products and solutions capability with the focus to drive profitable and long-term revenue growth, customer experience & satisfaction and all other related business commercial objectives.

Sales & Stakeholder Management

• Manage the entire sales process, including prospecting, qualifying, proposing, negotiating and closing opportunities
• Cultivate credible long-term relationships with prospects and customers to encourage repeat business
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales revenue targets
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely records of contact and opportunity information
• Identify and develop new accounts while expanding business within existing accounts
• Implement comprehensive channel and partner strategy with multipoint lead generation to maximize outreach
• Leverage existing networks and alliances to uncover additional sales opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts for business deals to be closed
• Drive new business initiatives that encompass all product and solutions service offerings

Reporting

• Assesses customer and market trends and provides timely and accurate revenue forecasting.
• Prepare monthly/ weekly Run Rate and Demand Management
• Perform Sales Analysis by product
• Annual Sales Strategy & Budget Planning
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics.
• Forecast and track key account metrics
• Prepare reports on account status, give recommendations to maximize sales as per the identifying trends, gaps and opportunities (Strategic Account Plan / Joint Account Planning)
• Regular Revenue Assurance to ensure all customer’s global revenues from all its subsidiaries are correctly reported

• B Degree/Equivalent
• A Post Graduate Degree advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a Sales and Service environment in telecommunications or technology-related fields (ICT) with demonstrated experience in:
• Portfolio management
• Ability to increase NPS results and reduce administrative expense
• Ability to build relationships
• A valid Driver’s Licence
• Experience in solution selling within enterprise customers
• Deep understanding of the customer’s business, its market and industry alongside key decision-makers and influencers in account organisation
• Ability to translate customer’s objectives and strategy into relevant Vodacom Business propositions
• Extensive and strong business acumen with a deep strategic perspective and ability to quickly understand business strategy
• Successful track record of managing multi-industry and multi-tower sales and demonstrate profitable revenue growth
• Demonstrated ability to influence at c-level
• Broad understanding of telecom services / technology
• Customer facing presentation and influencing skills
• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering excellent service
• Accountability: seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Collaboration: actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partners
• Resilience: actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindset
• Flexibility: uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)
• Organizational Savvy: demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business/Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategy

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 30 September 2025 .

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus .

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

Overview

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

Role Purpose/Business Unit: The Business Development Principal is accountable for finding new business opportunities to Vodacom across new designated client logos and/or under-indexed strategic client accounts. The role is focused on identifying new sales opportunities, ensuring the documentation and delivery of the customer business solution requirements in line with the business strategy, products and solutions capability with the focus to drive profitable and long-term revenue growth, customer experience & satisfaction and all other related business commercial objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Sales & Stakeholder Management

• Manage the entire sales process, including prospecting, qualifying, proposing, negotiating and closing opportunities
• Cultivate credible long-term relationships with prospects and customers to encourage repeat business
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales revenue targets
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely records of contact and opportunity information
• Identify and develop new accounts while expanding business within existing accounts
• Implement comprehensive channel and partner strategy with multipoint lead generation to maximize outreach
• Leverage existing networks and alliances to uncover additional sales opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts for business deals to be closed
• Drive new business initiatives that encompass all product and solutions service offerings.

Reporting

• Assesses customer and market trends and provides timely and accurate revenue forecasting.
• Prepare monthly/ Weekly Run Rate and Demand Management
• Perform Sales Analysis by product
• Annual Sales Strategy & Budget Planning
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics.
• Forecast and track key account metrics
• Prepare reports on account status, give recommendations to maximize sales as per the identifying trends, gaps and opportunities. (Strategic Account Plan / Joint Account Planning)
• Regular Revenue Assurance to ensure all customer’s global revenues from all it’s subsidiaries are correctly reported

• B Degree/Equivalent
• A Post Graduate Degree advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a Sales and Service experience in the telecommunications or technology related environments e.g. (ICT) with demonstrated experience in:
• Portfolio management
• Ability to increase NPS results and reduce administrative expense
• Ability to build relationships
• A valid Driver’s Licence

• Experience in solution selling within enterprise customers
• Deep understanding of the customer’s business, it’s market and industry alongside key decision-makers and influencers in account organisation
• Ability to translate customer’s objectives and strategy into relevant Vodacom Business propositions
• Extensive and Strong business acumen with a deep strategic perspective and ability to quickly understand business strategy
• Successful track record of managing multi- industry and multi-tower sales and demonstrate profitable revenue growth
• Demonstrated ability to influence at c-level
• Broad understanding of telecom services / technology
• Customer facing presentation and influencing skills

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering excellent service
• Accountability: seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Collaboration: Actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partners
• Resilience: Actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindset
• Flexibility: uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)
• Organizational Savvy: Demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business/ Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategy.

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 30 September 2025 .

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus .

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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