About the position
Business Development Executive - B2B Enterprise | Independent Contractor
Location: Johannesburg & Cape Town (Field-based - hybrid role with regular travel required)
Company: VatLab Technologies (Australian-headquartered, operating in South Africa / Australia / New Zealand / UK)
The Opportunity
Help South Africa's largest companies recover millions in overpaid VAT using our proprietary data analytics platform. We've delivered significant recoveries for Shoprite, Flight Centre, Continental, Glencore, and more.
This is a commission-only role for hunters who want uncapped earnings and the freedom to build their own success.
What You'll Earn
- Top performers: R150,000-R250,000+ per month
- Realistic first-year earnings for strong performers: R1-2M+
What You'll Do
- Engage CEOs, CFOs, and Finance Directors at companies with R200M+ revenue
- Present our risk-free value proposition: No recovery, no fee
- Build relationships with C-suite executives at large corporates
- Build and leverage referral networks with advisors, accountants, and business consultants
- Travel regularly to Johannesburg and Cape Town for face-to-face meetings
What We Provide
- Professional sales enablement kit with all materials to sell effectively
- Marketing collateral and CRM access
- Proven sales methodology and objection handling frameworks
- International exposure with potential opportunities in Australia / New Zealand / UK
You're Perfect If You
- Have 3+ years B2B sales experience with proven results
- Want unlimited earning potential without income caps
- Thrive on commission-only compensation (no base salary)
- Are self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Have experience selling to CEOs / CFOs / senior finance executives
- Own reliable transport for client meetings
Bonus Points
- Existing relationships with corporate finance teams or professional advisors
- Background in analytics, fintech, or tech sales
- Track record in commission-only or high-commission roles
This Won't Work If You
- Need guaranteed income or base salary
- Expect warm leads provided daily
- Are uncomfortable with field sales and executive meetings
Further Details
- Independent contractor arrangement (not employment)
- Regular travel to JHB / CPT required for client meetings
- Interview availability: October 17 - November 3, 2025
VatLab Technologies Pty Ltd
Keywords: Business Development, Account Executive, New Business, Field Sales, B2B, Enterprise Sales, Professional Services, Fintech, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Independent Contractor
Desired Skills:
- B2B sales
- Enterprise business development
- Prospecting
- Cold outreach
- Pipeline management
- C-suite selling
- Negotiation
- Closing
- Field sales
- Account acquisition
- Financial services sales
- Fintech sales
- Tech sales
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