Business Development Manager
The Legends Agency
- Undisclosed
- Permanent Management position
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Cape Town Region
- Posted 12 Jan 2026 by The Legends Agency
- Expires in 33 days
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Job 2630534
About the position
Business Development Manager
Drive new client acquisition and revenue growth for a global media and recruitment platform
Cape Town-based role | R35,000 per month | International education sector
About Our Client
Our client is a global platform serving the international education sector through media, events, and recruitment services. They offer a collaborative, fast-growing environment with opportunities for commercial impact, mentorship, and career progression.
The Role: Business Development Manager
This is a client-facing, target-driven role focused on generating new business and increasing revenue across the company's portfolio. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing consultative relationships, delivering proposals, and managing the full sales cycle through to closing. The role also involves attending industry events and working cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum 2 years experience in business development or B2B sales
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across relevant sectors
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to deal closure
- Build strong, consultative relationships with prospective clients
- Deliver tailored proposals and confident presentations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records
- Represent the business at events and networking opportunities
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful client onboarding and delivery
About You
- 2+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development
- Proven track record of managing full sales cycles and closing deals
- Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills
- Commercially motivated, target-driven, and proactive
- Interest in or knowledge of the international education sector is a bonus but not essential
Desired Skills:
- B2B Sales
- B2B
- Business Development
- Sales Cycle
- Sales Support
- Selling experience
- Sales Management
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
The Legends Agency
About the agency
We are a South African in-country Employer of Record and Recruitment service provider that offers co-employment Opportunities to UK, USA and Auz-based Companies.
Simply, co-employment is a relationship between two entities sharing responsibility for an employee.
We take care of the employment contracts, salaries, and taxes, and assist with SA employment legislation.
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