Business Development Consultant

New Business Acquisition


Identify and target prospective clients across multiple industries to expand the company’s client portfolio.


Conduct thorough research, cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and attend industry events to generate high-quality leads.


Develop and present tailored recruitment solutions to meet clients’ specific hiring needs.


Achieve a minimum of 5 client visits per week to build relationships and secure new business opportunities.


Client Relationship Management


Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.


Understand clients’ hiring needs, business challenges, and organizational culture to provide customized talent solutions.


Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.


Sales Strategy & Target Achievement


Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to meet or exceed revenue targets.


Prepare and deliver compelling sales pitches, proposals, and presentations to prospective clients.


Negotiate fees, terms of business, and service agreements to secure profitable contracts.


Market Intelligence & Collaboration


Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging recruitment challenges.


Collaborate closely with recruitment consultants and delivery teams to ensure seamless placement outcomes.


Contribute to marketing initiatives, campaigns, and thought leadership content as needed.


Reporting & CRM Management


Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all business development activities using CRM tools.


Submit weekly/monthly sales performance reports and pipeline status updates.


Complete temporary online timesheets to track hours worked and client visit activities.


Compliance and Confidentiality


Adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) by ensuring the lawful processing, storage, and protection of all personal data related to clients, candidates, and company operations.


Safeguard all proprietary and confidential information, including trade secrets, client lists, pricing structures, and internal processes, and refrain from disclosing or using such information for personal gain or outside the scope of duties.


Comply with a restraint of trade clause, prohibiting engagement in similar business activities or working for competitors within a defined geographical area and time period (as specified in the employment contract) after termination of employment.