Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Business Development to join one of SA’s TOP digital media, marketing, and advertising colleges & help deliver innovative training solutions for the ever-changing Digital Era. 

Build & manage a world class BD team, develop client relationships & design training solutions which will meet the complex training & development needs of the corporate clients.  This position requires a highly driven, creative individual who is passionate about education & the impact it has on the business world! 

This is a permanent position based in Cape Town, offering a generous basic salary plus UNCAPPED COMMISSION.

THE COMPANY
This leading marketing & advertising College is focused on providing a wide range of innovative & advanced learning platforms to the education market. This college is always looking for new & creative training solutions to meet the world’s ever-changing digital needs. They operate according to an energetic, delivery-focused environment and the successful candidate will be passionate about the value of education in today’s digital economy.

THE ROLE
As the Head of Business Development, you will be responsible for building and leading a Corporate Training sales team, delivering corporate sales, revenue, & growth strategies, setting and adhering to annual budgets, representing the business and being a public-facing ambassador. You will also be responsible for identifying and acquiring new corporate clients, selling programmes and courses to corporate clients, identifying L&D challenges, offering market insights and developing solutions which can be addressed in programmes & courses.

You will generate new leads, build relationships with new clients, negotiate and close sales, show a clear understanding of the digital economy, learning & development trends and issues that may be affecting prospective clients and always seek ways in which to improve the course offering. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 
3+ years team leadership, strategic management, business development and delivery experience  
Experience working within Education or Learning & Development is a HUGE PLUS
Experience leading a B2B business development, sales, and client service team
Extensive network in Marketing and Advertising, Financial Services and Banking, Retail and/or Government is highly advantageous