š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWVodafone Global Enterprise is actively recruiting for a Business Development Manager position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profileā¢ Experience Level: 5 years ā¢ Educational Background: Others or equivalent ā¢ Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development ā¢ Location Preference: in Gauteng
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSSales and marketing roles like Business Development Manager are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Business Development Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: ā¢ Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement ā¢ Educational qualifications in line with Others ā¢ Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field ā¢ Any certifications or specialized training
š SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development 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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Role Purpose/Business UnitTheĀ Business Development Manager, Vodacom Business Africa (VBA)Ā roleĀ is basedĀ within the Sales function ofĀ VBA. The role of the Business Development Manager is to strategically position VBA as a preferred and dominant wholesale fixed provider in the Africa. Your responsibilities will include: Develop growth strategies and plans to attract new customers / partners, negotiate with internal stakeholders and external partners and follow industry trends locally and internationally. Furthermore, these will include; reporting on successes and areas needing improvements, leveraging relationship with product management to jointly define and drive āfocus propositionsā to pro-actively develop incremental business opportunity.
Your responsibilities will includePerform the role of a āhunterā to onboard new customer across the African continent, whilst retaining/managing and growing an existing customer base. Responsible for direct and indirect sales plan and its delivery against set targets, in the defined customer base/allocated industry vertical.Ā Professionally present Vodafone/Vodacom solutions, negotiate and contract deals. Input into annual business planning and monthly/quarterly reviews. Align with Regional, Global and National Account Managers in the region to develop, drive and execute sales into accounts managed. Develop and execute a business development strategy to increase sales within the IOT/Microsoft/Cloud suite of products in the defined customer base/allocated industry vertical. Leverage relationships with product management to jointly define and drive āfocus propositionsā to pro-actively develop incremental business opportunity.
The ideal candidate for this role will haveMatric essential. Diploma/ BCom / BSc degree or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years ICT experience in fixed business solutions. Extensive history of successful Business-to-Business Sales in large, complex sales environment e.g. MICROSOFT / B2B telecoms/IT. Experience on the Microsoft Office package i.e. MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point is essential. Any experience on VAS Messaging platforms (Voicemail, SMS, MMS) will be beneficial. GSM experience will serve as a major advantage.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
Extensive history of successful sales in the ICT B2B industry. Needs to have good strategic skills & tactical execution skills, since structuring and establishing the local, regional and international market is a large part of the role. Understanding of the IOT/Microsoft/Cloud/ value chain, impact on business models & where these product offerings can be used as a transformational tool within the verticals. Ability to engage at CXX level. Be able to translate ICT principles, references and jargon to customer business value. Deep understanding of the allocated industry vertical(s) business drivers and challenges, and the industry value chains.
We make an impact by offeringEnticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications:Ā 02 September 2026.
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