Junior Business Development Consultant

In brief

Overview This role is for a Junior Business Development Consultant at Staff Solutions, working for their client, a leader in accredited training and learnership solutions. The position focuses on supporting client acquisition, lead generation, and revenue growth through consultative sales within the skills development and B-BBEE sectors. What you will do * Research and identify potential business opportunities aligned with strategic focus areas such as agriculture and ICT. * Assist with cold calling, lead nurturing, and follow-up activities to convert leads into qualified prospects. * Maintain accurate pipeline information and update records using the company’s sales funnel methodology. * Support the scheduling and coordination of discovery meetings, presentations, and sales engagements with potential clients. * Assist in engaging with client stakeholders (HR, transformation, procurement) to understand skills development and B-BBEE needs. * Support the positioning of accredited training and learnership offerings as practical B-BBEE and skills development solutions. * Work with senior colleagues and internal teams to help prepare tailored proposals aligned to client requirements and transformation goals. * Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing clients. * Provide administrative and follow-up support to clients and act as a support liaison between client stakeholders and internal operations or delivery teams. * Help track client milestones and maintain relevant supporting evidence for B-BBEE scorecard claims. * Assist with preparing accurate proposals, quotations, and supporting documentation. * Support weekly/monthly activity tracking, including calls made, follow-ups completed, meetings scheduled or attended, proposals supported or submitted, pipeline updates, and lead status. * Maintain CRM records and sales documentation in line with company standards. * Work closely with senior sales, operations, and delivery teams to ensure client expectations are understood and supported. * Collaborate with marketing, where applicable, to support lead generation campaigns and follow-up activities. * Share market observations and client feedback to support sales planning and programme development. * Performance will be measured by KPIs including: number of qualified leads identified and captured accurately, number of calls, follow-ups and client engagement activities completed, quality and accuracy of pipeline and CRM updates, number of meetings scheduled, supported or attended, timely support provided for quotations, proposals and client documentation, contribution to converted opportunities under senior guidance, and professional client communication and responsiveness. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in sales, business development, client service, recruitment, training administration or a related environment. * Basic understanding of B-BBEE, learnerships, SETA frameworks or skills development will be advantageous. * Good communication, telephone etiquette and client engagement skills. * Ability to follow instructions, manage tasks, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records. * Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to CRM tools will be advantageous. * Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel when required. * A diploma, certificate or degree in Business, Marketing, HR, Sales or a related field will be advantageous. * A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in consultative sales and skills development solutions are essential. Who should apply This role is suitable for a motivated individual with 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, client service, recruitment, or training administration, who possesses good communication and client engagement skills. The ideal candidate should be able to follow instructions, manage tasks, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and be proficient in MS Office, with an advantage for CRM tool exposure. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required. Candidates with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and an interest in consultative sales and skills development solutions, particularly those with a basic understanding of B-BBEE, learnerships, or SETA frameworks, are encouraged to apply. A diploma, certificate, or degree in a related field is advantageous. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-business-development-consultant-staff-solutions Source: myjobmag

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• At least 1 year of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Cold calling

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