Business Development Coordinator
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Business Development Coordinator for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
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
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 87 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →