Business Development Associate

Recruiter:

WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref:

1902317556

Date posted:

Friday, August 8, 2025

Location:

George, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Location: Hybrid (George, South Africa & Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Flexible Hours
Industry: Healthcare Services | Sales | Outreach

Are you a people-first communicator who thrives in a target-driven environment? WatersEdge
Solutions is hiring a Business Development Associate to drive outreach across care homes in
the UK—offering them access to free NHS-funded eye tests for their residents. This is a unique
opportunity to kick-start or grow your sales career while making a genuine difference in the lives
of others.

About the Role

As a Business Development Associate, you’ll be part of a high-energy outreach team focused
on engaging care homes and building lasting relationships. Through cold calling, emailing, and
strategic follow-ups, you’ll be connecting care facilities with essential NHS eye care services.
Your work directly supports better health outcomes for vulnerable communities—and comes
with the satisfaction of knowing you’re making an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct outbound calls and email campaigns to care homes across the UK
Build strong, trust-based relationships with care home managers and staff
Educate prospects on the benefits of NHS-funded eye tests and how to access them
Manage follow-ups and pipeline activity to meet weekly engagement goals
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new care homes

What You’ll Bring

0–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or outreach
A positive, resilient attitude with a people-first approach
Confident communication skills, especially over the phone and email
Self-motivation to meet and exceed outreach targets
Ability to work independently with flexible hours

Nice to Have

A degree in business, communications, healthcare, or a related field
Experience working in or with care homes, healthcare, or social care sectors

What’s On Offer

Flexible working hours with a hybrid setup based in George, South Africa
A supportive and mission-driven team culture
Performance-based earnings on top of your base pay
A meaningful role with real-world impact in the healthcare space

Company Culture

At WatersEdge Solutions, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our mission is to
connect underserved communities with essential healthcare services. We value curiosity,
integrity, and empathy—and believe in rewarding effort, initiative, and results. If you're excited
about making a difference and growing your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to
hear from you.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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