{"id":2942981,"url":"https://alion.io/job/network-international-business-development-manager-2","title":"Business Development Manager","company":{"id":67060,"name":"Network International","domain":"network.ae","url":"https://alion.io/company/network","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":23000,"max_usd":50000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":22},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-20T09:16:25Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T03:57:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"About Us:\nNetwork International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries - UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.\nOur EVP's:\nAt Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand-because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.\nJob Description:\n\nThe Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across Payfast's target market segments, including, Mid-Corporate, Corporate, Enterprise and strategic growth opportunities.\nThe role is accountable for driving merchant acquisition, transaction volume growth, revenue growth and market expansion through proactive business development, relationship management and solution-led selling. Working across assigned industries and verticals, the BDM will engage prospective customers, understand their business objectives and position Payfast's products and services to deliver meaningful commercial value.\nThe Business Development Manager will work closely with Product, Partnerships, Operations, Technology and Leadership teams to develop customer solutions and support the successful acquisition, onboarding and growth of merchants.\nResponsibilities:\nBusiness Development & New Customer Acquisition\nIdentify, qualify and secure new business opportunities across assigned market segments and industries.\nBuild and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective customers.\nDevelop and execute prospecting and account acquisition plans.\nConduct discovery sessions to understand customer requirements, challenges and opportunities.\nDrive new merchant acquisition aligned to revenue and growth objectives.\nExpand Payfast's presence within targeted industries, verticals and customer segments.\nSales Execution & Opportunity Management\nManage opportunities through the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement to implementation.\nPrepare and deliver compelling proposals, business cases, RFP responses and presentations.\nLead commercial discussions and negotiations with prospective customers.\nCoordinate internal stakeholders to support solution development and customer requirements.\nEnsure opportunities progress efficiently through the sales process.\nMaintain professional and consistent customer engagement throughout the sales cycle.\nRelationship Management\nBuild strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers across customer organisations.\nDevelop trusted advisor relationships with prospective and existing customers.\nMaintain regular engagement with customers to identify growth opportunities.\nSupport customer retention and long-term relationship development.\nFacilitate smooth handover and collaboration with implementation and support teams.\nSolution Selling\nUnderstand customer business models, objectives and operational requirements.\nPosition Payfast's products and services to address specific customer needs.\nCollaborate with Product, Technology and Operational teams to develop tailored customer propositions.\nIdentify opportunities to increase product adoption and customer value.\nStay informed on market trends, customer needs and competitor offerings.\nMarket & Vertical Development\nDevelop opportunities across assigned industries, verticals and customer segments.\nBuild knowledge and expertise within assigned sectors.\nIdentify emerging market opportunities and growth trends.\nDevelop engagement plans for strategic industries and target markets.\nRepresent Payfast at industry events, networking engagements and customer meetings.\nContribute market insights to support broader commercial and product strategies.\nPipeline, Forecasting & Reporting\nMaintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline.\nProvide regular forecasting and opportunity reporting.\nTrack performance against agreed targets and objectives.\nEnsure CRM and sales activity records are maintained accurately.\nMonitor sales performance metrics and opportunity conversion rates.\nDrive disciplined pipeline management and sales execution.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Product, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance and Customer Service Excellence teams.\nSupport the development of customer solutions and commercial propositions.\nFacilitate customer onboarding and implementation activities where required.\nShare customer feedback and market intelligence with internal stakeholders.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.\nExperience/ Skills Required\nRelevant Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification advantageous.\nSales, Business, Commerce or related qualifications beneficial.\nExperience\nExperience in business development, sales, account management or customer-facing commercial roles.\nDemonstrated ability to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities.\nExperience engaging and building relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.\nExperience presenting solutions, proposals and business cases.\nExperience managing opportunities through a structured sales process.\nExperience working within a target-driven and commercially focused environment.\nExperience selling Payments products, financial services, technology or solutions in a B2B environment would be advantageous.\nNetwork International is an equal opportunity employer. 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