Business Development Manager - Johannesburg
R
850k
per annum
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
18-04-2017 1:56:09 PM
16-05-2017 1:56:09 PM
My client is an entrepreneurial African social business that is pioneering a scalable approach to developing Africa’s
management and business skills. They work with organizations to drive performance and empower their people
through practical and accessible learning and coaching tools, delivered on web, mobile and in person.
The successful candidate must be a practical leader with a proven track record of working with high growth
entrepreneurial businesses in Southern Africa.
They are looking for someone with an impressive track record in building businesses. Leadership experience in a
high-growth entrepreneurial environment is a must, and experience with learning and development, management
education and training or enterprise development is strongly preferred. The candidate must be based in, or willing
to relocate to Johannesburg.
Responsibilities will be:
Business Development
Strategy, Partnerships and Brand
Leadership
Operational and Financial Management
Qualifications and experience:
Minimum of eight years experience in sales and/or business development and general management,
with at least three years at a senior level (essential)
Experience working in a leadership role in an entrepreneurial or high-growth environment in Africa
(essential)
Experience in management education, corporate training or enterprise development sector, ideally in
programme design (strongly preferred)
Experience in business operations and financial management, including managing budgets and KPIs
(essential).
Experience working with a social business or enterprise (preferred but not essential)
Masters degree (MBA preferred) or equivalent experience
This role is open to all South Africans, however BEE applicants will take preference. Foreign applicants must be possession of a valid South African work permit.