Business Development Manager

at Coral Communications
Published November 13, 2026
Expires January 12, 2027
Location Sandton, South Africa
Category Management  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to win new business and lead our teams across multiple markets. Position based in Hyde Park.

Responsibilities:
- Identify prospects and manage opportunities through to signed agreements.
- Lead discovery meetings, proposals, pitches, negotiations and closing.
- Manage tender and RFQ submissions and pursue partnerships.
- Coach the team and improve sales performance.
- Maintain CRM records, forecasts and reports; coordinate client handovers.

Requirements:
Proven agency or professional-services business development experience.

Ideally 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3 years leading commercial activity or a team. Equivalent proven results will be considered.

A record of personally winning business and achieving revenue targets.

Strong proposal-writing, presentation, negotiation and leadership skills.

Understanding of PR, communications, marketing and profitability. Zoho CRM experience is advantageous.

Performance is measured against agreed personal and team revenue targets, pipeline quality, conversion and proposal turnaround.

Please send your resume/CV