Business Development Executive

Role Overview We seek a proactive, results-driven professional to identify growth opportunities, generate revenue, build partnerships and execute strategic initiatives. The role may also include executive and personal support when required. Key Responsibilities * Generate leads, acquire clients and develop partnerships. * Build and manage the sales pipeline. * Conduct outreach, follow-ups, negotiations and presentations. * Turn ideas into action plans and completed projects. * Improve business processes, systems and efficiency. * Use CRM, spreadsheets, digital platforms and AI tools. * Track performance and provide clear reports. * Handle confidential information professionally. Requirements * Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, entrepreneurship or commercial operations. * Proven record of generating leads, acquiring clients, increasing revenue or delivering growth. * Strong communication, negotiation, organisation and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. * Commercially aware, resilient, trustworthy and accountable. * Comfortable with digital tools, research, reporting and AI. • Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, entrepreneurship or a related field. • Proven ability to generate leads, win clients, develop partnerships, increase revenue or deliver measurable business growth. • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn opportunities into practical actions. • Experience managing projects, coordinating teams or executing strategic initiatives. • Ability to improve business processes, systems and operational efficiency. • Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision. • Proficiency with spreadsheets, digital platforms, online research, reporting tools and AI-assisted workflows. • High levels of integrity, discretion, accountability, resilience and professionalism. • Comfort with outreach, follow-up, rejection, negotiation and relationship management. • Willingness to provide executive and personal support when required. Performance Measures * Qualified leads and conversions. * Revenue generated or influenced. * Partnerships and opportunities created. * Projects completed. * Processes improved. * Quality of reporting and follow-through.