Business Development Officer-1

About the role

To support the Network Management team by facilitating and enhancing client interactions, ensuring seamless communication, and contributing to the development and maintenance of strong client relationships.

• Market all segment facilities and products to existing and potential customers by special contact and promotion of business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships with all stakeholders through daily visits to identify opportunities for market share growth.
• Interview clients to understand their needs and to gather all information on client's financials, do assessments and prepare proposal for approval.
• Take applications, complete documentation and prepare contracts, submit for approval and ensure appropriate payments within required turnaround time to satisfy customers.
• Canvass prospective new sources or clients to obtain and grow new business.
• Promote, develop and maintain relationships with all business units to explore opportunities for cross-selling.
• Present business cases to all relevant parties both internal and external.
• Develop a deep understanding of the market environment.
• Research and identify new entrants in the relevant market.

Additional Requirement

Short and Long Certificate Proficiency

Important Closing Date Note

• Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
• 17/11/26

• All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.
• The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.
• In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.
• The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.