Business Development Specialist
Overview
The Business Development Specialist will coordinate and drive the commercial elements of key contracts and products within the commercial partner landscape. This role focuses on ensuring optimal execution of requirements, driving revenue partnerships, managing key products, and overseeing API integrations to enhance functionality and performance. Additionally, the specialist will cultivate strategic partnerships, negotiate agreements, collaborate with various internal teams, and analyze commercial data to support decision-making.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
- Degree in B.Com, Business Science or B.Eng (Alternatively an Industrial Engineer with an interest and aptitude for Commercial Management) (Essential)
- 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role or related (Essential)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge in Business Administration or Business Operations
- Knowledge of E-Commerce
- Knowledge of Business Process
- Stakeholder engagement
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Project Management
- Attention to detail
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Negotiating skills
- A knack for navigating the intricacies of partnerships
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive the commercial elements of key contracts and products within the commercial partner landscape
- Ensure that all requirements are executed optimally
- Drive key micro-business areas and commercial contracts with a focus on revenue partnership and management
- Monitor and coordinate the integration and utilization of APIs
- Ensure business requirements are effectively met through ongoing engagement with partners and stakeholders
- Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships that enhance services
- Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with partners
- Utilize data analytics to evaluate API performance and partnership effectiveness
- Handle conflicts and disputes within partnerships
- Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Marketing, and Sales
- Ensure API partnerships are managed and new partners are contracted
- Prepare and submit accurate business development and commercial performance reports
- Analyze commercial and operational data to identify trends and growth opportunities
- Compile and maintain management dashboards and performance summaries
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business development and commercial reporting information
How to apply
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