Business Development Consultant Western Cape

Communicate Recruitment is actively recruiting for a Business Development Consultant position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Business / Analysis / Data sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Business / Analysis / Data • Location Preference: in Western Cape

The Business Development Consultant position is an important role within the Business / Analysis / Data sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Business / Analysis / Data offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Business Development Consultant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Business / Analysis / Data field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Business / Analysis / Data sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Salary: R30 000 - R40 000 per month

Are you a commercially driven Business Development professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and winning new business from the ground up? We’re looking for an entrepreneurial BD professional to join a growing financial services environment, with a strong focus on SME lending, partnerships, lead generation and market expansion.

What you’ll be doing

Build and manage a strong pipeline of new clients, partners and referral sources. Identify, secure and grow relationships with lead providers, affiliates, merchants and strategic partners. Drive new SME customer acquisition from initial engagement through to conversion. Develop and expand referral and acquisition channels. Represent the business at networking events, industry forums and community platforms. Build meaningful relationships across relevant business and financial services communities. Manage partner relationships and ensure high-quality service and engagement. Use CRM systems effectively to manage your pipeline, activities and opportunities. Research market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to identify new commercial opportunities. Work closely with Marketing and Operations to execute effective sales and marketing initiatives. Provide market intelligence and insights to help shape future products, channels and growth strategies. Take ownership of targets and continuously look for ways to improve business development performance.

What we’re looking for

3–5+ years’ experience in Business Development and Sales, ideally with at least 3 years in lending, banking or financial services. A proven track record of building and owning your own client, partner or referral book. Strong understanding of credit, lending and SME/business clients. Excellent networking, relationship-building and influencing skills. Confident communication and presentation abilities. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the competitive lending environment. Experience using CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline. Resilient, target-driven and comfortable operating in a high-volume, high-decline-rate environment. A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset — you enjoy creating something rather than simply managing what already exists. A relevant Bachelor’s degree is advantageous. Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle are essential.

The ideal candidate

You’re naturally outgoing, commercially minded and proactive. You enjoy being out in the market, meeting people, opening doors and turning relationships into genuine business opportunities. If you’re looking for a role where you can build your own network, influence growth and make a visible commercial impact, this could be the opportunity for you.