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Business Development Operations Manager
Join Our Team as Operations Manager for Business Development!
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team to new heights of success? We’re seeking a talented individual to fill the pivotal role of Business Development Operations Manager at our esteemed online marketing company. As the Operations Manager for Business Development, you will play a crucial role in steering our company towards greater financial performance and growth, while ensuring the seamless operation of our business development department.
Background on the department:
Our Business Development department was established in 2018, arising from an opportunity taken on and made successful. This opportunity was establishing and leveraging a successful affiliate partner strategy whereby the department sourced, signed up and mined a network of affiliate partners for the purpose of referring the ideal client to our agency. This quickly became the company’s top revenue driver and main source of leads and growth.
The department currently covers:
• Affiliate Partner sourcing and management.
• Media and Tech Partner Reselling.
• General Sales and bringing in of new business.
• Scoping opportunity for growth both inside our current services and new innovative business opportunities.
The department can be summarised as being primarily responsible for any- and everything related to the ultimate financial growth and profitability of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and oversee the business development department, including performance accountability and financial growth.
- Lead a team of currently 5 dedicated employees, fostering collaboration and individual development.
- Drive both operational and strategic initiatives to achieve departmental and company-wide goals.
- Report directly to the Head of Business Development, providing insights and recommendations for business improvement.
- Utilise your problem-solving abilities and solution-oriented mindset to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
- Maintain a strong focus on multiple departmental priorities while ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching objectives.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, resolving disputes diplomatically and effectively.
- Conduct management reporting and data analysis, leveraging your proficiency in Excel and other reporting tools.
- Ensure the team’s adherence to sales targets and goals, motivating them to achieve success.
- Handle any and all HR matters related to the department and its employees. This includes but is not limited to:
- Performance issues
- Leave
- KPI management
- Employee contracts and addendums
- Onboarding and induction
- Etc.
Who We're Looking For:
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the digital marketing industry.
• Proven track record in a management position, with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of business operations and strategic planning.
• Passion for working with people and leading a team to success.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with respect for authority.
• Driven by goals and targets, with a keen understanding of how your department contributes to overall business success.
• Previous experience managing a team is essential.
• Proven track record of employment that stretches past 3 years per position held. Job hoppers will not be considered.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our company.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Immediate start date (notice periods will be respected)
• Hybrid working model with a family and pet-friendly office environment in the heart of Pretoria.
If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for business development and a drive for success, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of our company and achieving new milestones together.
Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter that speaks to your alignment with the outlined role to nadine@ileadetal.co.za.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.