Business Development Specialist

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

756321824

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Business Development Specialist
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Skills Development & Training

Connect. Influence. Drive impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for a mature, strategic sales professional with deep knowledge of B-BBEE Codes and a passion for creating meaningful skills development partnerships. If you thrive on building strong relationships, engaging senior stakeholders, and translating transformation goals into practical solutions, this is your next move.

About the Role

You’ll develop and drive business development strategies to secure corporate partnerships that advance learnerships, apprenticeships, and training solutions. You’ll leverage your networks and B-BBEE knowledge to design impactful solutions that meet client needs while contributing to social impact.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute strategies to secure new partnerships and drive growth
Engage and build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Promote learnerships, apprenticeships, and skills development programmes
Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities
Leverage B-BBEE Codes expertise to identify opportunities and craft solutions
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery
Supervise and mentor junior business development staff as needed
Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, opportunities, and progress

What You Bring

5–7 years’ experience in corporate sales, stakeholder relations, or business development, ideally in the training or B-BBEE space
Proven understanding and practical application of B-BBEE Codes for skills development
Strong professional network and credibility with senior stakeholders
Proven track record of achieving sales and business development targets
Supervisory experience an advantage
Mature, professional, and confident communicator
Strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

What Success Looks Like

Strong partnerships delivering impactful training solutions
Achieving and exceeding business development targets
Credible representation and influence in the industry
Effective mentorship and support of junior team members

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