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Independent Contractor - Business Development

To be successful in this role, you must have hands-on experience in developing leads.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building the business within the region, signing new client contracts, and generating new leads.


This is not a desk job. The candidate is expected to conduct regular face-to-face meetings with the clients and undertake networking activities.


Therefore, the successful candidate must be presentable, customer-focused, and possess excellent communication skills and professionalism.


Responsibilities:

  • Search the labour market and identify potential clients, develop new business opportunities through networking, industry knowledge, current expertise and existing contacts

  • Proactively initiate contact with potential clients

  • Build and maintain good relationships with existing clients in order to facilitate repeat business and ensure a high standard of service

  • Persuade clients to sign search contracts on an exclusive and/or retainer basis

  • Assist clients in formulating their expectations and contractual requirements for the appropriate candidates to be suitably matched with the role

  • Maintain positive growth in your market area


Required skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, finance, accounting or related field (preferred)

  • 5+ years in a lead generation field

  • Extensive experience with various sales techniques

  • Ability to deliver convincing presentations

  • Successful track record in senior marketing role and campaign creation

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

  • Experience in digital and print marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing

  • Proven ability to plan and manage budgets


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