About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A prominent payments firm boasting more than two decades of expertise in payment solutions is actively recruiting a Business Acquisition Manager to augment their team. The ideal candidate will hold a Matric (NQF Level 4) qualification along with a relevant Diploma, preferably in Business or General Management (NQF Level 6), with a B. Com degree being advantageous. Additionally, the candidate should possess a minimum of five years' experience in a corporate sales environment and five years of leadership experience managing sales and account management teams.
DUTIES:
- Builds Shared Vision: Actively identifies activities within the Division that are not aligned with wider Business Unit goals/strategy.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the organisational vision and long-term goals.
- Encourages others to work towards the vision and local strategy.
- Aligns and prioritises local activities according to wider Business Unit strategies.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the strategic context of the company and the links between business strategy and Business Unit goals.
- Explains these relationships to colleagues.
- Delivers Results Through Others: Plans, prioritizes and sets targets for work with appropriate checkpoints and contingencies.
- Monitors progress against plans, modifying approach or renegotiating resources and deadlines where necessary.
- Plans and prioritises effectively, setting milestones and challenging non-priority demands.
- Demonstrates drive and initiative to overcome obstacles to achieve results"
- Works in partnership with others to deliver high quality results.
- Sets stretch targets and provides clarity to team members on requirements. Creates a sense of focus.
- Maximises Business Opportunities: Takes calculated risks to pursue business opportunities for revenue growth and increased financial profitability.
- Recognises and manages the costs, risks and benefits associated with decisions.
- Compares and contrasts the performance of others in the industry and “best in class” against performance of own business, implementing opportunities for development.
- Draws appropriate conclusions from financial reports and analyses.
- Coaching & Development: Motivates and inspires people to reach their potential and achieve optimum performance.
- Makes staff development and learning a high priority, providing support to others in creating development plans.
- Provides timely constructive feedback on individuals' performance, strengths and development needs.
- Discusses performance difficulties with staff and explores options for overcoming them.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric (NQF Level 4)
- Relevant Diploma.
- (Business / General Management qualification (NQF Level 6) - B.com advantageous.
- 5 years’ experience working in a corporate sales environment.
- 5 years leadership experience with management of sales and account management teams.
- 5 years’ experience in using a CRM tool for managing customers intermediate knowledge using Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Intermediate knowledge of internet usage.
- FICA training/experience advantageous.
- A valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
ATTRIBUTES:
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here [URL Removed] e-mail a Word copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed] and mention the reference number of the job.
Desired Skills:
- Business
- Acquisition
- Manager
