Strategic Business Development Executive

Description:

Hire Resolve is seeking a Strategic Business Development Executive to join our client’s team, a leading financial services firm with a strong track record of success. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and results-driven professional to play a key role in driving business growth and enhancing advisor performance. The position is based in Cape Town or Pretoria , offering a chance to work with top-performing financial advisors and leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize productivity and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by developing and executing tailored Value Creation Plans (VCPs) for top-performing financial advisors.
• Work closely with advisors to expand their client base, enhance productivity, and optimize business strategies .
• Ensure advisors achieve annual revenue growth targets and effectively utilize technology platforms like Wealth Connect, Marketplace, and Connect .
• Lead strategic recruitment efforts , attracting and onboarding high-caliber advisors who align with the firm's growth objectives.
• Equip advisors with AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to enhance client engagement and financial planning capabilities.
• Manage key client relationships , ensuring high levels of satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term business growth.
• Design and implement recognition and incentive programs , including profit-sharing and long-term performance bonuses, to reward high-performing advisors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders , ensuring alignment with strategic goals and industry compliance.
• Provide actionable insights on market trends, advisor performance, and product development opportunities .
• Represent the firm at networking events , engaging with industry leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and potential clients.

Requirments

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field ( Postgraduate degree or CFP certification advantageous ).
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English
• Regulatory Exam 1 (RE1) and Regulatory Exam 5 (RE5) certifications (advantageous).
• 15-20 years of experience in financial services, focusing on business development, advisor management, and sales leadership .
• Proven ability to develop and implement VCPs , driving significant revenue growth.
• Strong experience in strategic recruitment, talent management, and stakeholder relationship management .
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making , leveraging analytics to optimize advisor performance.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of motivating and managing high-performing teams .
• Deep understanding of compliance, ethical standards, and financial industry regulations .
• Highly adaptable and capable of adjusting to changing market conditions, client needs, and business priorities .
• Ambitious, results-driven, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with advisors, clients, and stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and a client-centric approach .

Benefits

• Market-related salary

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
  • Please use " Business Development Manager" as your subject line when applying via email

  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

Requirements:

• Drive revenue growth by developing and executing tailored Value Creation Plans (VCPs) for top-performing financial advisors.
• Work closely with advisors to expand their client base, enhance productivity, and optimize business strategies .
• Ensure advisors achieve annual revenue growth targets and effectively utilize technology platforms like Wealth Connect, Marketplace, and Connect .
• Lead strategic recruitment efforts , attracting and onboarding high-caliber advisors who align with the firm's growth objectives.
• Equip advisors with AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to enhance client engagement and financial planning capabilities.
• Manage key client relationships , ensuring high levels of satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term business growth.
• Design and implement recognition and incentive programs , including profit-sharing and long-term performance bonuses, to reward high-performing advisors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders , ensuring alignment with strategic goals and industry compliance.
• Provide actionable insights on market trends, advisor performance, and product development opportunities .
• Represent the firm at networking events , engaging with industry leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and potential clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field ( Postgraduate degree or CFP certification advantageous ).
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English
• Regulatory Exam 1 (RE1) and Regulatory Exam 5 (RE5) certifications (advantageous).
• 15-20 years of experience in financial services, focusing on business development, advisor management, and sales leadership .
• Proven ability to develop and implement VCPs , driving significant revenue growth.
• Strong experience in strategic recruitment, talent management, and stakeholder relationship management .
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making , leveraging analytics to optimize advisor performance.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of motivating and managing high-performing teams .
• Deep understanding of compliance, ethical standards, and financial industry regulations .
• Highly adaptable and capable of adjusting to changing market conditions, client needs, and business priorities .
• Ambitious, results-driven, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with advisors, clients, and stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and a client-centric approach .

• Market-related salary

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
  • Please use " Business Development Manager" as your subject line when applying via email

  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
• Please use " Business Development Manager" as your subject line when applying via email