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Business Development Executive Cape Town

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in sales for services, with a focus on business development or client acquisition.
  • Proven track record in lead generation, cold calling, and securing new accounts.
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
  • Experience in the localisation industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities using cold calling, social networking, and participation in local industry events.
  • Conduct client meetings, understand client requirements, and deliver tailored, engaging presentations and proposals.
  • Negotiate contract terms and close sales, building and maintaining long-lasting client relationships.
  • Work closely with the Cape Town team to meet and exceed monthly revenue and growth targets.

About the company

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Future Group Translation Services

Translation & Localization

Language could be a barrier, we make it a facility Future Group Translation Services was founded in 1994 and in a few years the company became one of the largest global translation and localization companies. Currently, Future Group Translation Services employs over 1200 native, linguistically-competent translators with a global network of specialized resources. - Our global reach is growing.. Twelve "​in-country"​ production and project management offices have made us easily accessible to many of our global clients. - Our technical infrastructure is growing.. Our relentless obsession with process improvement has enabled our clients to have implicit trust in the value of our services. - Our expertise is developing. Hundreds of diverse localization projects in more than 50 languages have given us valuable experience. Future Group Translation Services company provides translation and localization services for: - American and Western Europe languages (English, French, German, Spanish, …) - Asian\Pacific languages (Japanese, Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, …) - Central Asian languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Armenian, ...) - Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Dari, ...) - African Languages (Africans, Somali, Swahili, Zulu, …) - Eastern European languages (Turkish, Albanian, Bulgarian, Polish, …)

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryTranslation & Localization
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Future Group is hiring: Business Development Executive Cape Town 

Drive Business Growth in South Africa Business Development Executive Opportunity

Join Future Group as we expand our reach in the South African market. We are searching for an energetic, results-driven Business Development Executive who excels at building relationships, creating new business opportunities, and driving sales within the services sector. Make a direct impact in a dynamic, multicultural environment based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales (Cape Town)

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities using cold calling, social networking, and participation in local industry events.
  • Conduct client meetings, understand client requirements, and deliver tailored, engaging presentations and proposals.
  • Negotiate contract terms and close sales, building and maintaining long-lasting client relationships.
  • Work closely with the Cape Town team to meet and exceed monthly revenue and growth targets.
  • Provide regular updates on the sales pipeline and market insights to the leadership team.

Essential Skills & Experience Lead Generation & Client Acquisition

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in sales for services, with a focus on business development or client acquisition.
  • Demonstrated expertise in lead generation, cold calling, and securing new accounts.
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Experience in the localisation industry is an advantage.

Why Join Future Group Cape Town Business Development Careers

  • Work with a forward-thinking, global company at the forefront of language and BPO solutions.
  • Collaborative culture that encourages professional development, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a performance-driven environment.
  • Supportive team atmosphere and regular feedback to accelerate your career.
Role Details Working Hours and Location
  • Location: Cape Town
  • Working hours: 9 AM 6 PM (EMEA time zone)
  • Days off: Saturday & Sunday
  • Employment type: Full time
How to Apply Sales & Business Development Jobs at Future Group

If you are passionate about driving sales and building client partnerships in the South African market, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your business development career with Future Group.

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