Business Development Executive (SaaS)

TL;DR

Business Development Executive (SaaS): Driving market growth in Cape Town by acquiring new partners for our beauty and wellness platform with an accent on proactive cold outreach and face-to-face field sales. Focus on managing the full sales cycle, building long-term partner relationships, and achieving consistent revenue targets.

Location: Must be based in Cape Town (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office).

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered operating system for the global beauty, wellness, and self-care industry, connecting millions of consumers with businesses worldwide.

What you will do

• Consistently achieve sales targets through proactive outreach and lead management.
• Present and sell platform solutions through product demos to prospective partners.
• Manage the entire sales process from initial prospecting to final contract close.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis to align solutions with partner objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless partner onboarding experience.
• Document all sales activities and outcomes accurately within the CRM.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of successful sales experience.
• Must be based in Cape Town or able to work from the office 3 days a week.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a hunter mentality.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Natural curiosity and a drive for professional development.

Nice to have

• Experience in SaaS, online marketplaces, or payment platforms.
• Background in the beauty and wellness industry.
• Fluency in English and an additional language.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to grow a market from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive global team culture.
• Commitment to professional growth and individual empowerment.
• Fair and equitable hiring practices regardless of background.

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute video screen with the Talent Team.
• 30-minute interview with Business Development Manager and Team Lead.
• 60-minute presentation and interview with Head of Commercial.
• Feedback provided within 2 weeks.