New Business Consultant - Funding Industry

Reference: ITA006360-Mel-1

Our client is looking for a driven New Business Executive to join their Johannesburg team. This role is ideal for a sales professional with experience in business finance, commercial lending, and client acquisition, who thrives in a target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Structure and close lending deals within credit and risk guidelines.
• Identify new business channels and grow client relationships.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
• Work closely with credit, operations, and finance teams to ensure successful deal execution.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in business development or new business sales.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending, secured finance, or working capital solutions.
• Experience analysing financial statements and assessing funding requirements.
• Knowledge of credit processes and risk frameworks.
• Proven success in cold calling, networking, and client acquisition.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Ideal Candidate

A commercially astute, results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets, structuring finance solutions, and building long-term client relationships.

For more information, contact:

Mel Nandalall

Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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R 700000 - Annually