Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive
Location: Eastern Cape / Western Cape, South Africa
Type: Permanent | Sales & Client Growth

Open doors. Build business. Drive growth.
This is a growth-focused role for a driven sales professional ready to expand market share and forge new client relationships in the commercial cleaning sector. If you love the chase and thrive on results, this is your next move.

About the Role
You’ll be responsible for securing new business opportunities, building strong client networks, and driving revenue growth through targeted sales strategies and relationship management in a competitive industry.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and approach prospective clients across commercial sectors

• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans

• Conduct market and competitor research

• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation campaigns

• Represent the business at networking events and industry expos

• Present tailored sales proposals and negotiate contracts

• Provide post-sale support to ensure retention and satisfaction

What You Bring

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

• Proven sales success, preferably in commercial services or cleaning

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Self-starter with a team mindset

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

What Success Looks Like

• A growing, satisfied client base

• High conversion rates on proposals and pitches

• Market visibility and brand strength in key regions

• Long-term client relationships and recurring revenue