Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Position: Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Work Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SAST, Monday to Friday (client dependent)

Role Type: Full-Time Remote

Reports To: Business Development Director / Leadership Team

Salary: R18 000 base salary (non-negotiable) + performance-based commission

Our client is a fast-growing international wellness and accreditation organisation supporting training providers, wellness professionals, and education partners globally.

They are seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Business Development & Partnerships Manager to support the continued expansion of their international partner network.

This role focuses on building meaningful relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and driving business growth within the wellness, education, and professional development sectors.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives on people, communication, and creating long-term value through genuine partnerships.

The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about working within a purpose-driven environment that positively impacts individuals and businesses globally.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with training providers, wellness businesses, and strategic partners
• Identify and develop new partnership and business development opportunities internationally
• Conduct outbound business development and relationship-building activities
• Manage and respond to inbound partnership and business inquiries
• Create and maintain long-term strategic collaborations
• Engage professionally with business owners, educators, and industry leaders
• Represent the organisation with professionalism, authenticity, and enthusiasm
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records and communication logs
• Track partnership activity, follow-ups, pipeline progression, and reporting metrics
• Utilize CRM systems such as HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, or similar platforms
• Contribute ideas, innovation, and growth initiatives within the business
• Work closely with leadership to support future growth and expansion strategies
• Meet weekly and monthly outreach and partnership KPIs
• Stay informed on industry trends within wellness, education, and professional development sectors
• Continuously refine outreach messaging, relationship-building strategies, and communication approaches

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2–5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, account management, or a related field
• Proven experience building and managing professional relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience conducting outbound outreach and managing inbound opportunities
• Experience working within KPI-driven and growth-focused environments
• Proficiency in CRM systems such as HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, or similar
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently within a fully remote environment
• Professional English communication skills
• Exposure to wellness, education, coaching, health, or professional services industries will be highly advantageous
• Experience working within fast-paced or high-growth businesses will be beneficial

Personal Attributes:

• A natural relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about wellness, personal growth, and helping others succeed
• Commercially aware and growth-oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
• Professional, reliable, and highly organized
• Positive, energetic, and solutions-focused
• Confident communicating with business owners and industry leaders
• Comfortable working in a structured yet fast-moving remote environment
• Motivated by growth opportunities and long-term career development

R18 000 base salary (non-negotiable) + performance-based commission

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a purpose-driven international wellness-focused organisation
• Work alongside a passionate and supportive global team
• Opportunity for long-term growth and career progression
• Flexible and supportive remote working environment
• Be part of a business making a positive impact globally
• Collaborate with wellness professionals, educators, and training providers worldwide

Application Questions

Please include answers to the following in your application:

• Why does this opportunity excite you?
• What does wellness and personal growth mean to you personally?
• Tell us about a time you built a strong professional relationship that led to a successful outcome.
• What motivates you most in a business development or partnership-focused role?
• How do you approach building trust with new people or businesses?
• Why do you believe you would be a strong fit for this opportunity?
• What are you looking for in your next career opportunity?
• What professional achievement are you most proud of?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outreach, relationship building, and partnership development?

Interested?

Only individuals with a stable internet connection, their own laptop, a suitable home office setup, and backup power should apply, as this is a remote role.

Submit your resume and supporting documents via this portal or email them to ***email_hidden***