625 Vice President Sales jobs in South Africa
Vice President of Business Development
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VP of Business Development, Africa
Blockchain Infrastructure / Next-Gen Wallets
Lagos · Nairobi · Cape Town · Remote-Friendly
The Opportunity:
Be at the forefront of financial transformation across Africa. We're seeking a
visionary VP of Business Development
to own regional expansion and cement our place as the
trusted partner for financial institutions, fintechs, and enterprises
.
This role is about more than sales — it's about
defining the future of finance in one of the world's fastest-growing markets
. You'll lead go-to-market across the continent, set ambitious targets, and build partnerships with banks, regulators, and industry leaders. Expect to roll up your sleeves: from
closing enterprise-scale blockchain deals
to ensuring seamless deployment alongside product and engineering.
If you're driven to make impact, thrive in high-growth environments, and want to shape an industry from the ground up — this is your stage.
What You'll Do:
- Own
Africa's go-to-market strategy
and drive revenue growth - Act as the
senior regional representative
with banks, enterprises, and regulators - Set and exceed sales targets
, delivering ARR across key markets - Build and nurture
strategic, long-term partnerships - Source, qualify, and close
complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals - Lead
RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations
with top-tier institutions - Support post-sale success: compliance, planning, and account expansion
- Monitor
market dynamics, competitors, and regulatory trends - Represent at
industry conferences, events, and roundtables
across Africa - Travel extensively to build presence and relationships on the ground
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years in
business development / enterprise sales
, with leadership experience - Proven track record of
closing large-scale financial or fintech deals - Deep understanding of
African financial markets and regulatory landscapes - Background in
blockchain, fintech, or infrastructure software
is a major plus - Strong ability to
translate technical concepts into business value - Exceptional skills in
negotiation, storytelling, and relationship-building - Entrepreneurial spirit; thrives in
fast-paced, resource-constrained environments - Proficient with
modern CRMs and sales automation tools - Fluent in
English
(French a strong advantage)
Vice President of New Business Development
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Hi there We are looking for an excited, enthusiastic and motivated leader to join our growing team at Red Trailer
We are a family restaurant based out of Indiana, and currently operating out various markets in USA, Australia, and expanding into markets across the world.
Our leaders will earn from % of sales from mobile restaurant units upon being established in their market. Red Trailer will finance and facilitate new units arriving to the new market.
VP's will oversee and collaborate with a chef, and moovur in their market as part of a local leadership trio. We are looking for someone with drive, integrity and a desire to do something great. A fun team + atmosphere and growth opportunities as well as competitive pay potential are some of the benefits of this position.
Thank you for considering, we look forward to meeting you
Vice President, Services Business Development, Partner Enablement, Africa Lead
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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Vice President, Services Business Development, Partner Enablement, Africa Lead
Job Description Summary
This position is a quota-carrying, revenue-producing role that is responsible for developing and managing relationships and people within the EEMEA region. The role is responsible for executing our strategy with regional nuances for the entire partner lifecycle; new partner recruitment, partner onboarding, partner revenue activation, and partner growth.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Meet assigned targets for revenues through and with channel partners
- Research, identify, qualify and screen potential partners that align with the target partner profile for our regional strategy
- Gain qualified partners' commitment to becoming engaged and productive by formulating and conveying a compelling business proposition
- Maintain a solid pipeline of qualified prospective partners to meet established recruitment targets
- Drive onboarding and activating new partners; focus on ensuring the partners' team members are enabled, equipped and motivated to sell, market, deploy and support the Mastercard offering within established timeframes
- Engage Mastercard resources and stakeholders in support of partnership objectives and sales opportunities (e.g. direct sales, product, marketing, etc)
- Manage channel pipeline and forecast reporting and track progress through the sales cycle
- Drive monthly partner alignment sessions to review partners' pipelines, conduct win/loss analysis, and develop account penetration strategies to identify and build new sales opportunities
- Work with high-performing and high-potential partners to develop an annual joint business plan that defines strategies and activities to meet revenue goals; review and assess plan progress in partner-facing quarterly business reviews, making changes as appropriate
- Provide partner and market feedback loop to internal functions (e.g. sales, product, marketing) on tools and programs
- Assist in field marketing activities and programs (e.g. staff a trade show booth, deliver sales presentations)
Background/Experience: - At least seven to ten years of channel partnership sales or relevant experience with proven success in recruiting and developing new partners
- Experience sourcing, qualifying, screening and forming business relationships with channel partners at the CXO level
- Strong personal network within the industry
- Strong commercial skills, delivering sales and revenue at scale
- Experience developing and managing joint business planning with partners
- Demonstrated experience in working in a complex, matrix organization in a multi-national setting with international market experience
Success Metrics
- Average length of time to revenue
- New partner pipeline coverage to quota/target
- Number of new partners and new partner revenue compared to quota/target
- Activity supporting quota/target (e.g. number of prospect calls, meetings, partners signed)
- Partner attrition rate
- Partner satisfaction
- Average cost of recruiting and activating new partners
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Vice President
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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Vice President - Solution Architect, Customer Solutions Center
Job Summary
The Vice President, Solutions Architect is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the design and delivery of innovative, scalable, and customer-centric technology solutions. This role bridges business needs with technical capabilities, ensuring alignment between enterprise architecture, product strategy, and customer requirements. The VP leads a team of solution architects and collaborates cross-functionally to support digital transformation, pre-sales engagements, and complex solution development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define and evolve the enterprise solution architecture strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Lead architectural governance and ensure compliance with technology standards and best practices.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to influence product roadmaps and investment decisions.
- Solution Design & Delivery:
- Oversee the design of end-to-end solutions across multiple segments (FI, Telco, Government, Retail and Commerce, Government)
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and scale revenue.
- Guide teams in translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Customer Engagement:
- Support pre-sales and customer solutioning efforts, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
- Drive innovation and differentiation in customer proposals and solution offerings.
- Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of solution architects and technical consultants.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage resource allocation and capability development across the architecture team.
- Technology Leadership:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies.
- Champion architectural modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in solution architecture.
- Proven leadership experience in managing architecture teams and large-scale solution delivery.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align technology with strategic objectives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
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Preferred Skills
- Experience in industry-specific domain, e.g., financial services, telecom, healthcare.
- Multinational or regional leadership experience.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Business Development
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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.
Business Development
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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.
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For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website -
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Investment, emerging markets, client acquisition, relationship management, business development, financial services.
Business Development
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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
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Business Development
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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.
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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)
Business Development
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Company: Design Dynasty
Location: Johannesburg (Remote, South Africa)
Job Description
Design Dynasty is looking for a motivated Business Development / Lead Generation Intern to support client acquisition and digital marketing efforts. This is a 3-month remote internship designed for junior candidates eager to build knowledge in business development, lead generation, and online advertising.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential client opportunities using LinkedIn, Google, and business directories.
- Build and maintain prospect lists; perform outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.
- Assist with launching and monitoring basic online ad campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads).
- Support digital marketing initiatives by creating outreach content, tracking engagement, and analyzing results.
- Help schedule meetings and keep accurate outreach records.
- Collaborate with the team to improve sales and marketing strategies based on results.
Skills & Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) and online ad tools such as Google Ads and Facebook Business Suite.
- Organized, proactive, fast learner who can manage multiple tasks independently.
- Familiarity with spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets) is preferred.
- Own laptop/computer with a stable internet connection of at least 30 Mbps up and down.
- Able to work 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), GMT+2 timezone (Johannesburg hours). Saturday and Sunday off.
- Flexible to work during any shift or time of day that suits your schedule.
Desired/Bonus Skills
- Knowledge of running or supporting online ad campaigns at any level (academic, personal project, or internship).
- Familiarity with lead generation funnels, digital analytics, and market research.
- Previous involvement in cold outreach or sales campaigns is a plus but not required.
Please note:
This is an unpaid internship designed to provide valuable real-world knowledge in business development, lead generation, and digital marketing. While this internship does not offer monetary compensation, outstanding performance and dedication can lead to a permanent position with Design Dynasty. We are committed to supporting our interns' growth and career advancement, and exceptional contributors will have the opportunity to join our team full-time.
Additionally,
if you successfully bring in significant clients, you may be eligible for commission-based earnings tied directly to those clients.
Gain hands-on experience with real B2B outreach, digital ad campaigns, and client acquisition strategies while working flexibly from your chosen time or shift.