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Who are we?
At Miway, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" - but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans. by you.

This is why we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way.

Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.

Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

What will you do?
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Product Manager: Strategic Initiatives to lead the development of new products and identify partnership opportunities that drive growth. This role is pivotal in shaping our product roadmap through deep market research, competitive analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce
• Analytical proficiency

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in insurance or financial services industry, with exposure to business development
• 3+ years' experience in new business development
• Experiences in B2B or B2C product environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to get important points across – both written and verbal
• Experience in people management and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Deliverables Include, But Will Not Be Limited To

• Conducting market research to identify customer needs, industry trends and competitive gaps
• Writing research reports and collating statistics on new products launched
• Creating business plans with Finance
• Presenting new product ideas at various forums
• Having a pipeline of new products that can be introduced into the business
• Identifying, evaluating and working with potential partners that align with our product strategy and growth objectives
• Prioritise features and initiatives based on market demand, business impact, and technical feasibility
• Work closely with Development, Legals and Compliance, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Be involved in the product development process from ideation to launch and post launch optimisation

Competencies Required

• Comfortable working without routine supervision
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Ability to look beyond a problem and not get stuck on the current "process" of how to do things
• Strategic and analytical thinking - ability to summarise complex data into actionable insights.
• Customer-centric mindset – experience conducting user research and usability testing
• Communication and influence – ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across teams
• Execution and ownership – ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration and leadership – experience working in cross-functional teams and executive leadership

Knowledge And Skills
Conduct client/market research

Specialist product support

Product enhancements

Product performance tracking and measurement

Management of employees

Personal Attributes
Business insight - Contributing through others

Financial acumen - Contributing through others

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others

Decision quality - Contributing through others

Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation
At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

Who are we?

At Miway, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" - but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans. by you.

This is why we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way.

Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

What will you do?

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Product Manager: Strategic Initiatives to lead the development of new products and identify partnership opportunities that drive growth. This role is pivotal in shaping our product roadmap through deep market research, competitive analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce
• Analytical proficiency

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in insurance or financial services industry, with exposure to business development
• 3+ years' experience in new business development
• Experiences in B2B or B2C product environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to get important points across – both written and verbal
• Experience in people management and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to:

• Conducting market research to identify customer needs, industry trends and competitive gaps
• Writing research reports and collating statistics on new products launched
• Creating business plans with Finance
• Presenting new product ideas at various forums
• Having a pipeline of new products that can be introduced into the business
• Identifying, evaluating and working with potential partners that align with our product strategy and growth objectives
• Prioritise features and initiatives based on market demand, business impact, and technical feasibility
• Work closely with Development, Legals and Compliance, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Be involved in the product development process from ideation to launch and post launch optimisation

Competencies Required:

• Comfortable working without routine supervision
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Ability to look beyond a problem and not get stuck on the current "process" of how to do things
• Strategic and analytical thinking - ability to summarise complex data into actionable insights.
• Customer-centric mindset – experience conducting user research and usability testing
• Communication and influence – ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across teams
• Execution and ownership – ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration and leadership – experience working in cross-functional teams and executive leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Conduct client/market research

Specialist product support

Product enhancements

Product performance tracking and measurement

Management of employees

Personal Attributes

Business insight - Contributing through others

Financial acumen - Contributing through others

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others

Decision quality - Contributing through others

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

High level job description:

1.   The Senior Strategic Marketing Planner will manage the Spirit Invest group's brands from end-to-end including the marketing strategy and plan—helping build the brand, shaping perception, driving profitable growth.

2.   You will also be required to drive the brand, content & systems with guidance from the GM.

3.   You'll implement the strategy and directly support the GM of marketing. You will also be involved in the brand narrative and dive into execution, leading the inhouse ad placements and agency, guiding them on the measurable results we are looking for to achieve our targets.

4.   Developing strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets.

5.   Analysis and review of previous week's performance and drive actions for the week.

6.   Preparation and presentation of performance in monthly meetings (and daily reviews).

7.   Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management (weekly, monthly).

8.   Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives.

9.   Plan the marketing activity across 20+ brands ensuring creative briefs are added in timeously to the production manager.

10. An important part of this role includes being able to pick up, almost immediately, which channels are performing and which aren't. These would have been identified in your ongoing research, analysis and gaining a true understanding for the brands, the deliverables and the channels.

11. This job spec outlines the high-level requirements of this role but, just like the digital ecosystem which continues to evolve and change, so does the requirements. It therefore means the individual fit for this role needs to be someone willing to take on additional tasks that may seem outside of their role but are critical to the success of driving marketing performance and/or assists with urgent requests from MDs or Directors.

Solving challenges and working with autonomy as well as in a team

·   You will need to ensure that not only do you work well in a team environment but that you can stand on your own, own your work and be in a position to assist your other team members.

·   You will be a 2IC to the GM of Marketing and therefore need to be able to step in at times when this is needed.

Role expectations:

1. Execute the marketing strategy; build the brands; align team and partners

·   Define clear objectives, translate them into actionable roadmaps, ensuring production (for creative) is briefed and know what is required.

2. Help drive overall brand, product, and marketing strategy as we scale

·   Provide insights that guide our evolving brand positioning and which add value in helping us with our growth priorities.

3. Plan and deliver against budget, driving measurable impact

·   Build monthly plans, allocate spend across channels, and adjust tactics to maximise revenue growth and ROAS while staying on budget.

4. Oversee the content engine

·   Run a scalable in-house pipeline that produces platform-ready assets for social and CRM.

·   Having some copywriting background would be advantageous.

6. Run word-of-mouth initiatives

·   Launch influencer and community programmes that spark conversation and expand brand awareness.

7. Manage the ecommerce ecosystem

·   Plan and guide the direction for the social media content calendars monthly.

·   Additionally, tagging individuals on posts plays a key role to growing our pages and reaching a broader audience. Ensuring strategic thought is put into who is tagged for us to gain maximum exposure and mileage is a key component to the way organic social posts are implemented.

·   Work with the MDs on the YouTube shoots aligning with their diaries to ensure videos are done timeously.

·   Use Semrush to guide the Website & Technical Developer on what is required to improve our brands SEO.

·   Oversee CRM/retention programmes specifically the sending out of our digital publications through email and checking content and copy of the article landing pages including the responsiveness of the page.

·   This also involves working with the designer to select the most impactful images for the publications.

·   Manage the planning and running of InApp and Push notifications.

·   Manage the WhatsApp channel ensuring communication is planned and set according to the deadlines.

·   Manage the beginning to end process with the setting up and running of the Google and Facebook ad campaigns as well as making recommendations on the approach to grow our brands and deliver on our ROI.

·   Manage the loading of articles on to our website with the assistance of our developer ensuring imagery is aligned.

·   Digital lead generation to a very targeted audience is a key driver of new business and needs to be managed meticulously – the role requires the candidate to be able to monitor the lead volumes, send these on and work with the team contacting the leads to understand the success as well as proposing new ideas on how we can do these better and implement as quickly as possible.

8. Above the line marketing planning experience

·   Plan across TV, radio, print and outdoor where applicable – this will require extensive TV experience specifically.

Requirements:

·   At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Marketing Planner across Digital, ATL and BTL.

·   Organic traction driver – excellent at sparking word-of-mouth and conversation that gets people talking.

·   Performance-marketing amplifier – uses paid channels strategically to scale and reinforce organic momentum.

·   Omnichannel mindset – understands how to drive e-commerce growth.

·   Planner & budget owner – builds clear marketing calendars, understands ROAS and channel allocations, and turns spend into measurable results.

·   Strategic yet practical – balances long-term thinking with rapid execution.

·   Highly organised & self-motivated – thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal handholding.

·   Has an incredible eye for detail and can accurately analyse stats and data and add this into a presentation format.

·   With meticulous attention to detail, you can review and manage all content ensuring material goes out error-free.

Skills:

·   Strong business acumen

·   Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills

·   Proven decision-making ability

·   A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work

·   Excellent time management skills

·   Good communication skills

·   Good judgement and problem-solving skills

·   Negotiation skills

·   An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and PowerPoint – must be at an intermediate to advanced level

Qualifications and Experience:

·   Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree

·   Sound understanding of the planning process, timings and briefing process

·   A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work

·   Have worked with Google Analytics

·   Experience with Semrush (advantageous)

·   Experience with CRM platforms

·   Experience with Google and Facebook ads

·   Experience analysing data and making sound decisions on the way forward

Important to note that this role is full time in the office Monday to Friday 08h00 – 17h00.

Purpose of the Role

The Business Development & Engagement Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing new business opportunities while building strong client relationships in a call center environment. The role focuses on sales growth, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships, ensuring revenue targets are met while enhancing the call center's reputation and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities in line with company growth objectives.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Develop and implement engagement initiatives that promote the call center's services and strengthen client partnerships.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training, HR, and Marketing teams to ensure successful execution of sales and engagement strategies.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and contract negotiations to secure new business and strengthen existing accounts.
• Monitor call center sales performance, analyzing pipeline conversion rates, campaign effectiveness, and revenue trends.
• Report regularly to senior management and Exco on business development progress, engagement initiatives, and key development areas.
• Represent the call center at industry events, networking forums, and corporate engagements to enhance brand visibility.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, partnerships, and value-added services to grow client satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (preferred).
• 2–5 years' experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within a call center/BPO environment.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate relationship management.
• Knowledge of call center sales processes, lead generation, and client onboarding.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Sales and business development expertise.
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Call center sales process knowledge.
• Negotiation and closing skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please note only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered.

Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice. Please note that only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 14 working days, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.

What you will be doing:

• Support the acquisition of new clients by preparing pitches, managing RFPs, and drafting proposals. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key stakeholders (e.g., Trustees, Asset Managers).
• Develop business strategies, manage projects, and implement a practice development framework to identify new business opportunities and contribute to business growth.
• Coordinate client onboarding and act as a liaison between senior analysts and clients to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensure all marketing materials, presentations, and client communications are professional, accurate, and of high quality.
• Perform regular industry and competitor analysis to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the market.
• Prepare and compile due diligence documents, contracts, and pricing, ensuring all business development activities adhere to the practice development framework.
• Manage and maintain the Analytics BD content in Content Chooser, including the directories, and research topical subjects for thought leadership events.
• Assist with administrative duties, including the compilation, printing, and delivery of sales and marketing materials.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant degree would be beneficial (Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience, with excellent English writing and editing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Dynamics Sales.
• Skilled in internet research and data mining of industry-related sources.
• Highly organized, a strong team player, and possesses good attention to detail.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.

Job ID:

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Requirements

Investment, emerging markets, client acquisition, relationship management, business development, financial services.

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

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

As Business Development Analyst you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching, identifying, structuring, developing, and monitoring partnerships, alliances with players of the payment ecosystem of the South Africa region.

The role also includes:

• Provide support to the South Africa Head of Cluster to develop and maintain the relationship between Visa and its partners/members
• Contribute to the development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Countries plans
• Build and update on a monthly basis a complete Business Intelligence tool gathering all information with regards to Macro Economics data, Issuing & Acquiring activities of Visa clients / Market but also competition
• Work on member queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solution
• Ensure Members compliance to service levels, integrity of service records and efficient resolution of complaints
• Identify key opportunities within market, size/provide analysis, and business case to address
• Central communication point for all clients in Market
• Extract, Provide and Supervise periodical financial & business reports (Weekly/Monthly or quarterly) as agreed with the Head of Cluster.
• Markets sales visits if needed (Across the cluster)
• On Demand update and MVP plans for clients
• Liaise with relevant Visa Departments to share member priorities & ensure business outcomes are met
• Co-ordinate with other Visa departments to successfully implement the country plans.
• Work closely with other Visa functional teams and have a good understanding of Visa solutions
• Complete ad hoc project/research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management
• Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
• Provide if needed support to the different business development managers and above in processing the administrative part of different business-related topics (Licensing, Account receivable, etc…)
• Follow up on Execution plans to ensure an efficient Time To Market
• Manage internal Sales MIS reporting processes and requirements such as MS Dynamics, Bi-weekly Pipeline reports, ad-hoc client performance reports used by Management to run the sales team effectively

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Banking / Financial Services sector, card payment experience preferable

• Knowledge of Mobile Financial Services

• Superior powerpoint and skills

• Skills in marketing is a plus

• Knowledge of the regional regulations is a plus

• Negotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutions

• Client relationship and management skills

• Leadership skills

• Very comfortable with numbers and a strong ability to do analysis

• Solid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teams

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Development and preparation of executive level briefs

• Self-directed and motivated

• Able to work with little management oversight

• Well-structured and organized person

• Execution & result driven person

• Strategic management and creative thinking

• Analytical in thought processes

• Required sales and industry experience

• Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes

• Being very comfortable with numbers, financial analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools will be required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Business/ Finance / IT or related field

• Bilingual: English & French

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience

• Business experience including sales, Finance and/or relationship management

• Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment solutions and services

• Card Issuing/Acquiring experience is beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution/MNOs in these areas is a plus

• Availability to travel

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Sales / Business Development Representative (Staffing / Recruitment Industry)

Why National Search Group, Inc?

Founded in 1993, we are a Recruiting Company with deep roots in the manufacturing sector. Our mission is directly dependent on the client achieving their goals. We strive to establish mutual trust and provide the best recruitment resources. We are based in South Florida (USA) and are looking for the right candidate to help us grow rapidly in the demanding marketplace. 
The right candidate will be motivated, energetic and looking for growth.

Overview:

National Search Group is currently recruiting several
Sales Recruiters / Business Development Representative
s. The ideal candidate for this position is a sales professional interested in gaining experience in our industry. This is a great sales position with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities of the
Sales / Business Development Representative (Staffing / Recruitment Industry)
:

• Execute brand strategies to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message.
• Evaluate and understand potential client's needs and requirements
• Continuously develop and maintain productive business relationships with customers to increase access and sales results.
• Provide feedback to Directors / VP's and President on marketplace trends, challenges, and product access.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to establish goals and implement plans to enhance current skill sets and sales results.
• Stay current with database information and reporting.
• Problem-solve and present advertising account analysis for new clients
• Assist with demonstrations of the products and company presentations
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails

Requirements of the
Sales / Business Development Representative (Staffing / Recruitment Industry)
:

• Proactive self-starter, highly independent, motivated, and resourceful to reach and exceed sales goals while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical and business concepts and express them in clear and precise language
• SUPERIOR / ADVANCED English (Reading / Writing / Speaking)
• Recruiting experience, a plus
  (not required)
• Detailed Oriented / Multi-Tasker / High-Energy / Determined and self-motivated
• Must have high speed internet (back up if possible)
• High quality headset and working computer
• Quiet working space

Schedule:

• (USA Business Hours - Eastern Standard Time)
• Monday- Thursday (9am - 6pm EST) & Friday (9am- 1pm EST)