TRAFFIC Gauteng

Head Of Business Development

Bidvest Prestige

Job Description

Head of Business Development

The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving company growth by creating strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and increasing revenue. The Head will lead BD teams, manage key client relationships, analyze market trends, and develop long-term strategies to expand the organization's portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Revenue Growth: Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities, including partnerships, joint ventures, and mergers.
  • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
  • Market Intelligence: Research industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new growth areas.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and manage the performance of the business development team. (indirectly with ownership taken by the Operations' team)
  • Collaboration: Coordinate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategies and improve service offerings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience: Proven experience in a senior business development, sales, or management role.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze market trends, financial data, and performance metrics.
  • Communication: Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic Thinking: Capability to develop long-term plans and adapt to market changes.
  • Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field

About This Role

Career insights for Marketing Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$157,620/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Airtable Amazon Redshift MySQL CSS3 Drupal 10 Jakarta Server Pages Adobe After Effects 2024 Flip

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