Business Development Manager
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Before you apply
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentMarketing
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedMay 28, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Proven experience as a Business Developer, Growth Marketer, Acquisition Marketer, or similar role, with a focus on client acquisition in the African region
minimum 4 plus years of extensive experience in Forex / CFD brokerage sales environments
Strong understanding of FX, commodities, indices, and equity markets
A hunter mindset
Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cultures and regions
Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution
Financial markets knowledge in FX, Stocks, Commodities
Technical and Fundamental analysis
About Zeal Group
Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Founded in 2017, we have grown to a team of 700+ employees across the globe 🌎
Our offices and presence are spread across Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, Middle East and South America, with our Technology hub located in Cyprus 🚀
We are a product and people-focused company who are passionate about growth, innovative technology, and collaboration 🙌🏼
About the role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Business Developer with a strong focus on client acquisition to join our dynamic team. As a Business Developer, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract and acquire new clients, driving the growth of our business. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by identifying and implementing effective marketing initiatives and tactics.
Responsibilities:
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Build and develop relationships with potential Clients and Partners who may have clients interested in trading multi-asset products such as Gold, Oil, FX/CFD, and Cryptocurrencies.
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On-board IB’s and help them increase accounts, deposits, and revenues.
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Identify and target known Money Managers and IB’s in the African Region.
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Organically build a book of business through relationships in and outside the market targeting potential IB’s from multiple industries.
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Determine customers’ trading needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.
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Cross-sell retail clients who meet the IB threshold to grow their business and walk them through the client growth life cycle.
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Stay up to date on market news and trends in FX, Commodities, Stocks, and Indices.
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Advise on trading strategies, options, and risk management strategies.
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Develop and implement comprehensive client acquisition strategies aligned with the company’s goals and target market
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Identify new client segments, define target audience profiles, and create tailored campaigns and initiatives to attract and acquire new clients
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Implement lead generation strategies to capture and nurture prospects through online and offline activities including Event, Digital Marketing, Influencer Marketing, IB partnership
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Identify and establish strategic partnerships and alliances to expand the reach and acquire new clients
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Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities, evaluate market positioning, and refine acquisition strategies accordingly.
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Incorporating creativity into acquisition strategies to capture attention, differentiate the brand
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Business Developer, Growth Marketer, Acquisition Marketer, or similar role, with a focus on client acquisition in the African region.
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minimum 4 plus years of extensive experience in Forex / CFD brokerage sales environments
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Strong understanding of FX, commodities, indices, and equity markets
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A hunter mindset, you chase targets, not titles
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cultures and regions
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Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution
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Financial markets knowledge in FX, Stocks, Commodities
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Technical and Fundamental analysis
Skills & Competencies
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Strong relationship management and networking skills
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Selling Skills.
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Communication skills.
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Customer orientation.
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Learning flexibility