Business Development Executive

Remote Recruitment

. Drive high-quality discovery calls with C-suite and senior executives across manufacturing, industrial, consumer, aerospace, defence and industrial services .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 45,000 - ZAR 55,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and outreach, effectively engaging C-suite and senior executives through structured communication and relationship-building strategies. Proficient in managing follow-ups and pipelines while maintaining high-quality engagement across diverse time zones.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentC-Suite EngagementPipeline ManagementHigh-Volume OutreachRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Discovery CallsOutbound OutreachCRM ManagementStakeholder IdentificationTailored Messaging

Soft Skills

ConfidenceResilienceProactivityOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInEmail CommunicationPhone Communication

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial ServicesConsumerAerospaceDefence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive high-quality discovery calls with C-suite and senior executives across manufacturing, industrial, consumer, aerospace, defence and industrial services
Own and manage outbound outreach to organisations where the client has limited or no existing relationship
Convert early-stage outreach into meaningful conversations, building rapport and credibility with senior leaders over the phone
Book qualified discovery meetings for Partners, measured on volume and quality of meetings rather than winning mandates
Use phone, email, LinkedIn and personalised messaging to initiate and nurture new relationships
Articulate the client’s value proposition, sector expertise and leadership hiring capability with gravitas and clarity
Research and map target organisations, identifying senior stakeholders and tailoring outreach
Maintain disciplined follow-up rhythms, progressing, re-engaging or nurturing prospects appropriately
Collaborate with Partners by providing insight, context and briefing notes before booked discovery meetings
Operate independently from South Africa while engaging UK and European prospects across time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven confidence engaging senior leaders, ideally C-suite or Director-level, from sales, consulting, account management, professional services or similar client-facing environments
Strong phone-based communication skills, with the gravitas and composure to hold credible conversations with senior executives
Experience in business development or outreach, comfortable initiating contact, nurturing early-stage relationships, and converting interest into meaningful conversations
Commercially sharp mindset, able to quickly understand a company’s context, identify relevant stakeholders, and tailor messaging accordingly
Disciplined and organised, managing follow-ups, pipelines and outreach rhythms with consistency and accuracy
Resilient, proactive personality, motivated by creating new opportunities, opening doors, and driving high-quality discovery meetings
Credible, composed conversations with C-suite leaders; confident, articulate and persuasive over the phone
Structured outreach, follow-ups and pipeline management; consistently drives activity that leads to booked discovery meetings
Quickly understands business models, organisational structures and leadership priorities to tailor outreach effectively
Builds rapport fast, establishes trust early, and creates openings for Partners to deepen conversations
Comfortable with high-volume outreach, able to navigate gatekeepers, objections and slow-moving prospects
Maintains clean CRM data, tracks engagement, and ensures Partners receive clear context ahead of discovery meetings
Self-driven, reliable and able to manage productivity autonomously while working remotely across time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Drive high-quality discovery calls with C-suite and senior executives across manufacturing, industrial, consumer, aerospace, defence and industrial services
Own and manage outbound outreach to organisations where the client has limited or no existing relationship
Convert early-stage outreach into meaningful conversations, building rapport and credibility with senior leaders over the phone
Book qualified discovery meetings for Partners, measured on volume and quality of meetings rather than winning mandates
Use phone, email, LinkedIn and personalised messaging to initiate and nurture new relationships
Articulate the client’s value proposition, sector expertise and leadership hiring capability with gravitas and clarity
Research and map target organisations, identifying senior stakeholders and tailoring outreach
Maintain disciplined follow-up rhythms, progressing, re-engaging or nurturing prospects appropriately
Collaborate with Partners by providing insight, context and briefing notes before booked discovery meetings
Operate independently from South Africa while engaging UK and European prospects across time zones 🎯 Requirements
Proven confidence engaging senior leaders, ideally C-suite or Director-level, from sales, consulting, account management, professional services or similar client-facing environments
Strong phone-based communication skills, with the gravitas and composure to hold credible conversations with senior executives
Experience in business development or outreach, comfortable initiating contact, nurturing early-stage relationships, and converting interest into meaningful conversations
Commercially sharp mindset, able to quickly understand a company’s context, identify relevant stakeholders, and tailor messaging accordingly
Disciplined and organised, managing follow-ups, pipelines and outreach rhythms with consistency and accuracy
Resilient, proactive personality, motivated by creating new opportunities, opening doors, and driving high-quality discovery meetings
Credible, composed conversations with C-suite leaders; confident, articulate and persuasive over the phone
Structured outreach, follow-ups and pipeline management; consistently drives activity that leads to booked discovery meetings
Quickly understands business models, organisational structures and leadership priorities to tailor outreach effectively
Builds rapport fast, establishes trust early, and creates openings for Partners to deepen conversations
Comfortable with high-volume outreach, able to navigate gatekeepers, objections and slow-moving prospects
Maintains clean CRM data, tracks engagement, and ensures Partners receive clear context ahead of discovery meetings
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