Business Development Manager

<p><strong>Job Description</strong><br />
This is a remote position.</p>
<p>An established photography business is seeking a remote Business Development Manager who will be responsible for expanding client base on a national level. This position is remote, approximately 4 hours per day &#8211; 6 months fixed term contract (with prospect of renewal or permanency)</p>
<p>This role is critical to broader expansion and revenue strategy for the business. The ideal candidate will be expected to actively seek out and secure opportunities across multiple client segments:</p>
<ul>
<li>Corporate / Commercial Clients – including professional services firms, events, product launches, executive headshots</li>
<li>Residential / Lifestyle Clients – such as families, individuals, creatives, influencers, and personal shoots</li>
<li>Partnerships with Other Creative and Marketing Agencies – offering visual content support, campaign execution, or white-labelled services</li>
<li>Galleries, Studios, and Exhibitions – collaborating with curators, independent artists, and public creative spaces</li>
<li>Tenders &amp; Institutional Clients – including proposals for municipalities, development agencies, education &amp; non-profit sector projects</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Generate qualified leads and manage the full sales pipeline</li>
<li>Present the photography’s service catalogue and convert enquiries into bookings</li>
<li>Liaise with clients to ensure briefs are complete and aligned with service standards</li>
<li>Track leads, commissions, and performance via internal dashboards and tools</li>
</ul>
<p>A separate performance-based commission model will be introduced directly with the candidate, based on</p>
<ul>
<li>Closed deals and booking conversions</li>
<li>Recurring contracts or retainer sign-on</li>
<li>Upselling licensing and value-added services</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong><br />
Ideal Candidate Profile:</p>
<ul>
<li>Experience: Minimum 5 years&#8217; in client-facing sales, brand partnerships, or agency business development</li>
<li>Personality: Charismatic, proactive, and creatively inclined — able to sell premium services with confidence</li>
<li>Bonus: Familiarity with the creative industries, digital content, photography, or events</li>
</ul>
<p>Hours of Work: Part-time<br />
Location Type: Remote (Work from Home)<br />
Industry: Media<br />
Job Type: Fixed Term<br />
Salary: R 18 000<br />
Remuneration Term: Per Month</p>