Overview
SaaS Business Development Lead Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Huvest People Solutions
Title: SaaS Business Development Lead
Company: Huvest People Solutions
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
We’re Hiring: SaaS Business Development Lead – Travel & Tourism Tech
Are you a driven sales leader with a passion for technology and the travel industry? Do you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and unlocking new markets? We’re looking for a SaaS Business Development Lead to drive growth for our cutting-edge travel technology platform.
About Us
We’re a travel management company transforming how businesses book and manage travel through our proprietary SaaS platform. Our tech-first approach brings unmatched convenience, control, and cost-efficiency to clients across sectors.
A. The Role
This is a high-impact role for a strategic hunter who can generate leads, build strong B2B relationships, and convert prospects into loyal clients. You’ll be instrumental in driving market penetration and positioning our SaaS solution as the go-to choice for travel buyers in South Africa and beyond.
B. Key Responsibilities:
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities for our SaaS travel platform.
Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through proactive prospecting and lead generation.
Develop and deliver compelling product demos, proposals, and negotiations.
Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to align growth strategies.
Track market trends and client feedback to inform product development and positioning.
C. What We’re Looking For:
10+ years in B2B sales or business development, preferably in SaaS, tech, or travel/tourism sectors.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving new business growth.
Strong understanding of the travel industry and/or enterprise SaaS sales cycles.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
D. What We Offer:
Competitive base salary + commission.
Opportunity to grow with an innovative, high-growth company.
Flexible work arrangements and supportive leadership.
A chance to shape the future of travel tech in Africa.
