Sales

Business Development Consultant

Spinnaker Software·Remote, south-africa·Full Time·Remote
Salesmid-levelFull TimeRemote
-Closes Dec 21, 2026

We're Hiring: Business Development Consultant

Are you passionate about sales, building strong client relationships, and driving business growth? We're looking for a motivated Business Development Consultant to join our team and help expand our client base through strategic business development and relationship management.

What you'll do:

Generate and convert new business opportunities Build and maintain client relationships Conduct client meetings and presentations Develop proposals and close sales opportunities

Achieve and exceed sales targets

What we're looking for:

3+ years' experience in Business Development or Sales Proven track record of meeting targets and winning new business Excellent communication and negotiation skills Self-motivated, driven, and customer-focused

Why join us?

Competitive remuneration package

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Interested in joining our team? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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At a glance

Company

Spinnaker Software

Location

Remote, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

mid-level

Valid until

December 21, 2026

Created

October 22, 2026

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