Business Development Coordinator

Remote Recruitment

Business Development Coordinator driving new business and pipeline growth for a remote South African events and crew business. Managing CRM, proposals, client relationships and commercial reporting.

Posted 8/23/2026contractRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 45,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales coordination, with a strong focus on pipeline management and client communication. Proven ability to contribute to revenue growth in fast-paced environments, particularly within events, hospitality, and entertainment sectors.

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Business DevelopmentCRM ManagementPipeline ManagementClient CommunicationRevenue Growth

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Hard Skills

Sales CoordinationProposal PreparationOperational CoordinationReporting on Pipeline ActivityDeal Tracking

Soft Skills

Independent CommunicationProactive Problem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareProject Management ToolsAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

EventsHospitalityEntertainmentCommercial Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospecting, outreach and pipeline management - identifying and progressing new business opportunities
Managing CRM records, follow-ups and deal tracking with precision
Preparing bids, proposals and client onboarding materials
Communicating directly with clients, crews and suppliers on behalf of the business
Supporting operational coordination as needed
Reporting on pipeline activity, conversion rates and commercial output
Working responsively and proactively within assigned shift windows covering 6am to 10pm

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in business development, sales coordination or a commercial operations role
A proven track record of contributing to revenue growth - we want numbers, not job descriptions
Strong CRM and pipeline management experience
A confident, independent communicator who can hold a client relationship without supervision
Comfortable working in a founder-led environment where priorities shift quickly
Experience in events, hospitality, entertainment or high-volume sectors is a strong advantage
Familiarity with business tools - CRM, project management, accounting software
Based in South Africa, with a reliable home working setup and the ability to work within a shift window between 6am and 10pm

Benefits

Comp & perks

R45 000 per month, contractor basis
Fully remote within South Africa
Genuine commercial responsibility and real ownership from day one
Direct exposure to the founder and the wider commercial operation
Scope to grow with a fast-moving events and crew business