Business Development Manager

LexisNexis Legal & Professional

Cape Town, South Africa
Solution selling to legal fraternity
Identify and acquire new business
Manage full sales pipeline
This is a hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new clients across the legal fraternity (advocates, attorneys) as well as corporates with legal functions

Job Summary

  • This is a hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new clients across the legal fraternity (advocates, attorneys) as well as corporates with legal functions.
  • The successful candidate will be adept at solution selling, building relationships at senior levels, and tailoring our product suite to meet client needs.
  • We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.

Matching Summary

This is a hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new clients across the legal fraternity (advocates, attorneys) as well as corporates with legal functions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solution selling to legal fraternity
  • Identify and acquire new business
  • Manage full sales pipeline
  • Build strong industry relationships
  • Proactive prospecting and networking

Nice-to-have

  • Drive targeted sales campaigns
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity
  • Work in a way that works for you
  • Promote a healthy work/life balance

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in business development
  • Proven track record in target-driven roles
  • Experience in software, insurance, telecoms, legal tech, risk/compliance
  • Strong business acumen to engage senior executives
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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