Business Development Officer

Recruiter:

Innovazi Consulting

Job Ref:

DBN000067/PM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Business Development Officer | Cape Town
Industry: Commercial Finance | Asset-Based Funding

A well-established asset-based finance provider within the transport, mining, and construction sectors is seeking a motivated Business Development Officer to join their Cape Town team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and promoting tailored financial solutions to drive revenue growth.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a business development strategy to achieve sales targets
Identify and acquire new clients through networking and relationship building
Promote and sell commercial finance products and tailored funding solutions
Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Ensure excellent customer service and client retention
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM systems
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless client onboarding and service delivery
Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
Experience in the commercial finance industry (Essential)
Proven track record in sales or meeting/exceeding targets
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Strong organisational and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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