Job Description

:The Business Development Manager is a senior, strategic role responsible for generating new business and revenue for a boutique firm headquartered in Mauritius, specializing in corporate, fiduciary, fund administration, and accounting services. This firm has established a reputation as a go-to provider of personalized solutions, with a global reach through representative offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia.Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the core objective of this position is to identify, develop, and implement business development initiatives and campaigns to attract new clients and enhance services offered to the existing client base. All business development activities align with the companys objectives, values, and policies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The BD team is responsible for building and managing relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, intermediaries, and other third parties.The successful candidate will be based in South Africa, is a self-starter with a mature and established intermediary network and possesses direct client relationships with potential new business opportunities.Responsibilities:Implement the defined sales and business development strategy to promote the offerings of the company.
Strengthen the firms market position by generating quality sales leads through participation in industry events, hosted events, thought leadership articles, press releases, client newsletters, and more.
Identify and secure new business opportunities within the core client portfolio, as well as with new clients in emerging markets and sectors.
Track business development opportunities, utilizing market knowledge and intelligence tools to identify projects aligned with the companys strategy.
Maintain business development pipeline information, including call reports, proposal templates, service/fee proposals, and related financial analyses.
Attend client meetings to understand potential clients, identify service opportunities, and assist them in managing businesses aligned with the firms services.
Liaise with clients to oversee the completion of onboarding forms, KYC requirements, and ensure timely submission in compliance with AML/CFT standards.
Build strong relationships with corporate clients and stakeholders to cultivate long-term referral partnerships.
Support and oversee contract negotiations for business development and contract renewals.
Provide professional expertise and address queries or requests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure all processes and procedures comply with statutory requirements and that client files are organized and complete.
Train and develop team members to improve performance, meet business needs, and uphold required standards.
Lead and foster an effective, cohesive team culture.
Prepare and present new business reviews to management through timely reports.
Identify and contribute to risk mitigation efforts, reporting any issues to senior management promptly.
Complete ad hoc assignments, special client projects, or internal projects as requested by the Head of Department.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and efficiency by setting a personal example of corporate standards.Requirements: Qualification and SkillEducated to degree level, with a relevant professional qualification
At least five years proven business development experience in professional services
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective time management and organisational skills
Dynamic, committed and proactive. Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Good team player, with strong customer service drive
Highly computer literate (with knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
An understanding of the onshore and offshore administration market and services is preferredBenefits and Contractual information:Based in South Africa
12-month consultancy into possible Full-time position based on performance
Competitive basic salary & commission potentialIf you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylor@caglobalint.comPlease visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.Matthew TaylorRecruitment ConsultantCA Global FinanceCA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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