Business Developer

Skillnet Recruitment

2d•Remote

About The Position

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking self-managed Business Developers to partner with the company on a commission-only basis as independent contractors under a Service Level Agreement. The role focuses on finding and winning new clients for the company's recruitment services; the recruitment team handles candidate sourcing and placement. The position is remote, with flexible hours, and may be pursued as a main income or alongside an existing business. The Business Developer is responsible for developing new client relationships, securing agreements, growing existing accounts, and keeping sales activity and client records current in Placement Partner. The company offers uncapped commission on placements from clients brought in and provides recruitment support so the Business Developer can focus on sales.

Requirements

Matric.
At least 2 years of B2B sales or business development experience.
Fluency in English and Afrikaans.
A strong business network and contactable references.
Confidence in cold calling, self-motivation, and comfort with commission-only earnings.
Own laptop, stable and fast internet connection, own cellphone, and transport for client meetings.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or staffing industry experience.
Experience with Placement Partner.
Backup power.

Responsibilities

Identify and approach new clients through cold calling, networking, and LinkedIn.
Set up meetings and present the company's recruitment services.
Negotiate terms and secure signed client agreements.
Grow existing accounts and generate repeat business.
Pass vacancies and job briefs to the recruitment team.
Keep client records and the sales pipeline updated on Placement Partner.