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    Business Development Manager - Buyers Trust (Durban KZN)

    Durban, South AfricaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    We are looking for an experienced individual to grow Buyers Trust by developing and managing strategic relationships within the real estate ecosystem. The Business Development Manager is responsible for increasing product adoption by estate agents, agencies, conveyancers, developers and other lead providers, positioning Buyers Trust as the preferred deposit investment solution for every property transaction. The role focuses on creating long term partnerships through consistent engagement, exceptional service, reliability and availability.

    Responsibilities

    Key performance areas

    Business development

    Identify, engage and acquire new lead providers within the property industry.

    Build and maintain strategic relationships with estate agencies, estate agents, conveyancers, developers and other referral partners.

    Develop territory plans to maximise market coverage.

    Secure first-time use of Buyers Trust and convert new users into long term advocates.

    Expand Buyers Trust's footprint within assigned geographical areas.

    Relationship management

    Become the trusted partner of choice.

    Maintain regular face-to-face contact.

    Provide exceptional responsiveness, reliability and availability.

    Build trust through service excellence.

    Brand visibility

    Represent Buyers Trust at agency meetings, networking events and industry functions.

    Promote Buyers Trust through market activities and appropriate social media engagement.

    Product education.

    Train referral partners on Buyers Trust products, processes and value proposition.

    Deliver presentations and product demonstrations.

    Pipeline management

    Maintain an active sales pipeline.

    Record activity in CRM systems.

    Forecast pipeline performance.

    Sales performance

    Achieve sales and deposit growth targets.

    Increase active referral partners and repeat transactions.

    Market intelligence

    Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities.

    (This is a specialist role within Buyers Trust and has no direct reports or traditional management responsiblities.)

    Qualifications

    Required Qualification, Experience & Knowledge

    Matric.

    Relevant sales, marketing or business qualification advantageous.

    Minimum three years' business development or key account management experience.

    Experience selling into the real estate industry is highly advantageous.

    Existing network of estate agents, agencies, conveyancers or developers is a strong advantage.

    Experience in financial services, property, legal, banking, bridging finance or foreign exchange preferred.

    Proven sales track record.

    Knowledge of

    Property industry

    Residential property transactions

    Business development

    CRM systems

    Microsoft Office

    Required Skills

    Business development

    Negotiation

    Presentation skills

    Networking

    Pipeline management

    Commercial acumen

    Relationship management

    Critical success factors

    Exceptional reliability and follow through.

    High availability and responsiveness.

    Strong relationship building ability.

    Consistent in-market presence.

    Personal accountability and disciplined execution.

    Key performance indicators

    New active referral partners

    First transactions secured

    Repeat transaction rate

    Deposit value generated

    Revenue generated

    Pipeline value

    Client engagement activity

    Client satisfaction

    Travel requirements

    Extensive regional travel. Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle essential.

    Working conditions

    Field-based role requiring regular travel, face-to-face client engagement and attendance at industry events.

    Required Competencies:

    Commercial drive

    This role exists to generate new business. The individual must constantly look for opportunities, grow market share and convert relationships into revenue.

    Persuasiveness

    Success depends on influencing estate agents and other referral partners to change behaviour and adopt Buyers Trust as their preferred solution.

    Creating support

    The role is about building advocates. The BDO must gain buy-in, establish credibility and create long-term commitment from agents and agencies.

    Results-oriented

    Relationship building is important, but it must translate into measurable outcomes such as new agencies on-boarded, first transactions and repeat business.

    Market-oriented

    The person must understand the property market, identify opportunities, build networks and maintain a visible presence within the real estate ecosystem.

    Service-oriented

    Reliability, availability and service excellence are the drivers of repeat business and brand stickiness. A service mind-set is therefore fundamental to success.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Ooba

    ooba is a South African online bond originator that assists consumers in obtaining home loans.

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