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Business Development Manager

Network Finance

Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NFC024827-ULR-1

MUST BE RESIDING IN AND AROUND BELLVILLE

If youre a commercially driven Business Development professional who thrives on building strategic relationships driving revenue growth and identifying new market opportunities this confidential Business Development Manager opportunity could be your next career move. Join a respected financial services organisation where innovation growth and advisor success are at the heart of the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is a well-established player within the financial services sector focused on empowering financial advisors through innovative solutions technology and specialist support services.
This Business Development Manager role forms part of a high-performing Sales and Marketing division and is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth across an established portfolio of financial advisors while expanding the advisor network through targeted recruitment initiatives.

You will be responsible for implementing strategic growth initiatives strengthening advisor performance and driving the adoption of innovative digital solutions that enhance productivity client engagement and business growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional who enjoys relationship management strategic planning and achieving measurable business outcomes within a dynamic and growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 45 financial advisors.
Develop and implement annual growth plans targets and business development strategies for advisors.
Identify and execute revenue growth opportunities through cross-selling business development initiatives and increased product adoption.
Drive the adoption and utilization of approved technologies and digital platforms to improve advisor productivity and client engagement.
Monitor advisor performance identify growth barriers and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Recruit high-quality financial advisors in line with strategic business objectives.
Facilitate advisor onboarding integration development and performance management.
Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with advisors and internal stakeholders.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
Collaborate with marketing product technology and operational teams to support growth initiatives.
Deliver training coaching and development support to advisors to enhance business performance.
Represent the business at industry events conferences and networking opportunities.
Maintain accurate pipeline CRM activity and revenue reporting.
Monitor and report on agreed business development KPIs and revenue targets.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Relevant Bachelors Degree in Finance Marketing Business Administration Sales or a related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in financial services sales business development distribution or advisor management.
Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and commercial targets.
Experience working with financial advisors and wealth management professionals.
Strong understanding of investment products financial planning life insurance and short-term insurance.
Experience using CRM systems and digital business development tools.
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
Strong analytical commercial and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to translate business strategy into practical execution plans.
Exceptional communication negotiation and influencing skills.

Competency Requirements

Commercial Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Relationship Management
Results Orientation
Negotiation and Influencing
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Execution
Accountability
Adaptability and Resilience
Professionalism and Integrity
Client-Centric Approach
Collaboration and Teamwork

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For more exciting Finance Engineering IT Supply Chain Commercial and C-Suite opportunities please visit Network Recruitment International.
I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Financial Controllers
Chartered Accountants
Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants
Commercial Finance and FP&A Professionals

If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will however remain on our database for future suitable opportunities.
For more information contact:
Ulrike Groenewald
Recruitment Consultant

Required Experience:

Manager

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