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New Business Development Manager

South Africa, NationalSecurity

About this role

 Core Group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Developement Manager to accelerate growth across ecosystem, including Modern Work, Azure Cloud, Security, and Surface solutions.

This role is ideal for a high-performing sales professional who can position Microsoft technologies as strategic business enablers—helping organisations improve productivity, strengthen security, and achieve digital transformation across the SMB and mid-market segments.

You will collaborate closely with technical, marketing, and sales teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while achieving both licensing and services revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Growth

  • Achieve and exceed assigned Microsoft revenue targets.

  • Build and manage a strong opportunity pipeline across SMB and mid-market accounts.

  • Drive new customer acquisition while expanding existing client relationships.

  • Own the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting and solution design through to proposal, negotiation, and deal closure.

Solution Positioning & Value Articulation

  • Position Microsoft Modern Work, Azure Cloud, and Security solutions as key drivers of business success.

  • Translate technical capabilities into clear business outcomes, including productivity improvement, enhanced data protection, and cost optimisation.

Account Management & Customer Engagement

  • Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders such as CIOs, IT leaders, and finance executives.

  • Conduct regular business reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and solution adoption.

  • Partner with technical, service delivery, and marketing teams to create integrated account strategies.

Reporting & Governance

  • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and deal registrations.

  • Provide regular business insights, including customer feedback and market trends.

  • Ensure compliance with Microsoft Partner Program requirements and reporting standards.

Experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology or cloud sales.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Surface, and Microsoft Security solutions.

  • Proven success in B2B solution selling and building long-term customer partnerships.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to link technology to strategic outcomes.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

  • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Partner Program tools.

Why Join Core Group

At Core Group, you’ll be part of a high-performance team driving digital transformation across Africa. We foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence—offering the opportunity to work with world-class brands in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

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