Business development executive
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Overview
This isn’t your typical sales role. It’s an opportunity to build real wealth, grow your influence, and make a tangible impact on the South African economy. At Raizcorp, we partner with corporates to solve meaningful challenges while helping build the country’s next generation of businesses. This role involves strategic, consultative B2B sales, focusing on high-value, solution-driven deals.
Requirements
- Proven experience in B2B / corporate / solution sales (typically 3 - 5+ years)
- A strong track record of closing high-value deals
- Experience working with senior decision-makers
- Solid pipeline management and forecasting skills
- High levels of drive, resilience, and accountability
Responsibilities
- Winning new business by identifying and securing corporate clients through targeted outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
- Selling tailored solutions by understanding client needs and designing customised Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD), Skills Development, and SED solutions.
- Engaging senior decision-makers directly.
- Closing meaningful deals through leading negotiations and presenting compelling proposals.
- Building a long-term client base by strengthening relationships and driving renewals.
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