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Garden Route Pulse (GRP) is an innovative online community hub connecting residents, visitors, and businesses across the Garden Route region. Our mission is to foster a vibrant community by providing a comprehensive directory, promoting local businesses, and supporting community initiatives.

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Business Development Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Business Development Officer (BDO) to drive growth by increasing listings on the GRP directory. The successful candidate will engage with prospective clients, effectively communicate GRP's value propositions, and secure new listings and advertising partnerships.

This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the local business landscape, and the ability to work independently.

 Key Responsibilities:

•    Prospect Engagement: Identify and engage with prospective clients across the Garden Route region to promote GRP's directory and advertising opportunities.

•    Value Proposition Communication: Clearly articulate GRP's unique value propositions to businesses, highlighting the benefits of listing on the platform.

•    Listing Growth: Drive growth in directory listings by securing new business sign-ups and encouraging existing businesses to upgrade their listings.

•    Advertising Sales: Promote GRP's advertising solutions to local businesses, focusing on sponsored listings, banner ads, and premium listings.

•    Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and organizations to ensure long-term partnerships.

•    Market Feedback: Collect market feedback and insights to refine GRP's offerings and improve user experience.

Requirements:

  • Residency: Must be a current local resident of the Garden Route with a deep understanding of the local business environment.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English and Afrikaans to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Presentation Skills: Well-presented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Transportation: Own reliable transportation to facilitate meetings with clients across the region.
  • Self-Motivation: A self-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
  • Organization: Well-organized with strong time management skills to meet sales targets.

 

Compensation:

Salary is performance-based, with incentives tied to the number of new listings secured and advertising partnerships established.

Work Environment:

This is a remote work opportunity with regular check-ins with senior leadership to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for business development and community engagement, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to hr@gardenroutepulse.co.za.

 

Skill Set:

  • Initiative
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
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Job Summary

  • Vacancy : 01
  • Job Type: Part-time
  • Experience : 2
  • Job Location : Mossel Bay
  • Salary : R6000
  • Role :
  • Gender: Any
  • Education : Experience preferred
  • Date : 30, Nov -0001
  • Time :12:00 AM
  • Published on : 19, Mar 2025
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