Position: Business Development Consultant

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

 

Overview

Our client, a rapidly expanding business based in Cape Town, seeks a self-confident, ambitious and results-oriented Business Development Consultant to enhance their sales team. As a leader in delivering tailored business intelligence systems, our client is dedicated to supporting medical professionals by streamlining the billing and claims management processes, thereby enabling healthcare providers to concentrate on their primary mission: delivering exceptional patient care.

 

Role Purpose

The Business Development Consultant will play a pivotal role in driving business growth within the Western Cape region. We seek an engaging and resilient professional who excels in customer interactions and is motivated by new business opportunities and development. This role aims to attract qualified candidates who are eager to contribute to the growth of our client’s business while enhancing their professional expertise within the healthcare sector.

 

Key Responsibilities

- Lead initiatives to cultivate new business opportunities within the Western Cape.

- Report directly to the CEO, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Establish and nurture robust relationships with specialist medical practitioners and healthcare facilities.

- Analyze and report on sales performance and market trends to inform strategic decisions.

- Identify and act upon new business prospects to expand the client base.

- Provide exceptional support and maintenance to existing clients.

- Develop, manage, and monitor sales budgets and forecasts effectively.

- Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports (sales pipelines), weekly work plans, and monthly, sales pipelines and annual territory analyses.

- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 

Requirements

- Residency in Cape Town is mandatory.

- Meeting sales goals

- A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are essential due to travel requirements.

- This position is on-site and entails regional travel.

- Prior experience in sales is required, preferably in a relevant industry.

- Proficiency in technology and computer literacy is expected, including familiarity with Microsoft 365 and advanced Excel functionalities for reporting and forecasting.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are crucial.

- Fluency in both English and Afrikaans is a requirement.

- A minimum of a matric certificate is required; further education is advantageous.

- Working hours 8am – 16h30 Monday to Friday.

 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with medical practitioner or medical aid software applications is desirable.

 

Compensation and Benefits

- Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure success in the role.

- An engaging and dynamic work environment awaits the right candidate.

- Competitive salary range of R23,000 to R27,000 per month, cost to company, based on qualifications and experience.

- Additional benefits include a travel allowance, company cell phone, and performance-based sales commissions for targets achieved.