Pion

Marketing and Advertising

BusinessDevelopmentManager

South Africa FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Manager at Pion. Skills: Sales cycle management, Relationship building, Pipeline growth, Outreach strategy, Commercial advisory. Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, including discovery calls, value articulation, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closing.. Build and nurture relationships with target brands, affiliate networks, and industry partners through events, direct meetings, webinars, and outbound outreach supported by marketing inbound channel”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive pipeline growth and quality; Ensure conversion; Land new partnerships; Consistently hits and exceeds targets

Industry & Context.

Marketing and Advertising
Eligibility Requirements

Travel to clients when needed, Attend events

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience managing the full sales cycle, including discovery, negotiation, and confidently closing new business with brands., Track record of bringing new brands or partners on board, ideally in a fast-moving commercial or partnership-driven environment., Understanding of the affiliate ecosystem (affiliate networks, publishers, partner models) and how these channels support scalable revenue., Commercial drive with a business-first mindset, focused on long-term value creation, multi-faceted deals, and sustainable revenue., Consistently hits and exceeds targets, with the resilience, pace, and discipline needed to deliver in a high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

Previous experience of Claude is an added bonus.

What You'll Do.

Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

including discovery calls

Build and nurture relationships with target brands

and industry partners through events

and outbound outreach supported by marketing inbound channels.

Drive pipeline growth and quality

managing what enters the funnel

Execute a targeted outreach strategy

working from a defined hitlist of priority brands while acting as a proactive

go-getter lead generator and trusted commercial advisor to prospects.

Represent the business externally

travelling to clients when needed

and leveraging deep industry understanding to identify opportunities

and collaborate cross-functionally to land new partnerships.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally to land new partnerships.

Full Job Description

**A little bit about us…** Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We’re constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees. **Life at Pion Where People Thrive** At Pion, we’re driven by big ideas and bold thinkers. Our purpose is clear We make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and [more](https://beansid.com/uk). That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs. Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We’re here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people. Check out our [SHARP values](https://www.wearepion.com/careers) to find out more about our culture. [Research](https://www.shethepeople.tv/columns-shethepeople/women-job-gendered-hiring-process-2031649) shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don’t think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don’t think you fit the criteria. Need any adjustments to support you with your application? Just drop us an email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). **About the role.** As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are always looking for talented Business Development Managers to join our Sales team! Responsibilities include * Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, including discovery calls, value articulation, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closing. * Build and nurture relationships with target brands, affiliate networks, and industry partners through events, direct meetings, webi

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