Business Development Coordinator

About the Business

A founder-led events and crew business operating at pace. The team is lean, remote and expected to deliver without hand-holding. Early mornings, late evenings and shifting priorities are part of the rhythm. If you thrive on commercial momentum and a high-energy environment, read on.

The Role

We are looking for a South Africa-based Business Development Coordinator to join a growing remote team. This is a hands-on commercial role - you will be generating new business, managing pipelines, progressing opportunities and keeping things moving. The benchmark for this hire is high. The current Ops Coordinator drives 30%+ year-on-year growth and brings order to a fast-moving operation with minimal direction. We are looking for the same.

What You Will Be Doing

- 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 - this is a hybrid role and operational awareness matters

- Reporting on pipeline activity, conversion rates and commercial output

The Environment

The business is led by a high-energy, fast-moving founder. The team operates in shifts covering 6am to 10pm. You will be expected to be responsive and proactive within your shift window. This is not a quiet desk job. It is an opportunity for genuine commercial responsibility and real ownership from day one.

What This Role Is Not

- It is not a traditional sales role with a long ramp-up and hand-holding

- It is not a pure admin or support position - commercial output is the primary measure of success

- It is not 9 to 5, Monday to Friday

- It is not for candidates who need constant direction or reassurance to get moving

Remuneration

R45 000 per month | Contractor basis | Remote, South Africa

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

- 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

- 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