Business Development Director

SUMMARY:
This is a senior-level role focused on strategic re-engagement of dormant and stagnant leads across multiple client accounts. Rather than transactional selling, this role is about value creation through strategic thinking, research, and human-driven outreach.

POSITION INFO:

Business Development Director

Join a Global Business Development Consultancy in the Luxury, Fashion, and Creative Industries

Remote (Anywhere in South Africa) | R38 000 – R40 000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a London-based consultancy specialising in business development for service-based companies in the luxury, fashion, beauty, events, and PR sectors. They act as embedded team members for their clients, developing and executing personalised, strategic sales campaigns that focus on long-term relationship-building and commercial impact.

The Role: Business Development Director

This is a senior-level role focused on strategic re-engagement of dormant and stagnant leads across multiple client accounts. Rather than transactional selling, this role is about value creation through strategic thinking, research, and human-driven outreach. Youll work closely with the Managing Director, joining a global remote team and helping shape long-term business outcomes through targeted and thoughtful communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years experience in business development, sales, marketing, or client relations
• Manage and re-engage dormant and stagnant leads across multiple campaigns
• Review historical communications to evaluate opportunities and obstacles
• Conduct online research to identify new angles and relevant updates
• Reconnect with prospects through tailored email outreach
• Prioritise leads based on commercial potential and strategic fit
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and attend daily 8 AM UK meetings
• Make fast, strategic decisions to drive conversations forward
• Maintain accurate records and progress using CRM and email tools

About You

• At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or client-facing roles
• Native or advanced professional English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated research skills with a high attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently
• Skilled in CRM systems (e.g., Baserow, Monday, Airtable, HubSpot)
• Familiar with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator (advantageous)
• Understanding of global business structures and job title variations (advantageous)
• Background in luxury, fashion, events, or PR (advantageous but not required)
• Passion or interest in fashion, beauty, luxury, or retail strongly preferred
• Must be available daily at 8 AM UK time; other working hours are flexible