The Johannesburg Business School (JBS), established in 2017 is part of the University of Johannesburg. JBS offers a range of innovative programmes expertly designed to develop effective, ethical and enterprising African leaders. With an emphasis on contextual intelligence, leaders are equipped to successfully navigate and overcome the complexities of today’s world, while advancing the evolution of the business environment for the benefit of their organisations and society at large.
The school provides a platform to stimulate and inform purpose-driven business practices toward a collective impact. The Johannesburg Business School is committed to making a difference in our economy by increasing employment opportunities through helping small and medium sized business grow.
All programmes designed and delivered by JBS are grounded in the African context, with a strong global connection, for disruptors, entrepreneurs and managers alike. Development with an impact on the community, increasingly part of day-to-day business in Africa, underpins what JBS represents and does
This role reports to the Senior Director: JBS. The incumbent will be responsible for business development and customer relations and servicing clients in the executive programmes portfolio, and toward the MBA.
Responsibilities:
The Business Developer will be accountable for business development, customer relations and servicing clients in the executive programmes portfolio, and toward the MBA programme.
- Develop the JBS Executive Education Business Development strategy – with clear targets specifically financial – short, medium and long term – in line with business plan, agreed to with Senior Director of the JBS
- Assist Head of Executive Programmes in developing a clear budget and sales plan for executive programmes.
- Develop client base: new, previous and key accounts.
- Delivery on agreed sales plan and targets set for the business school
- Responsible for sales of programmes, proposal and fundraising when required
- Provide input into the marketing strategy and advertising campaign of the JBS, especially around Executive Programmes and the MBA.
- Assist and develop the link between Executive Programmes and the MBA through experienced insight, guidance and oversight on Executive Education
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