Business Development Manager - Specialised Operations - Security Industry (Johannesburg)

Startgo Pty Ltd · Johannesburg

Posted 5 August 2026

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Introduction

A results-driven Business Development Manager to drive sales growth within this Specialised Solutions Division . This opportunity is ideally suited to a sales professional with an established network in the high-value commodity protection, secure logistics, cash-in-transit, precious metals, mining, close protection, and high-risk security sectors .

The successful candidate will leverage industry relationships, identify new business opportunities, and develop tailored security solutions for clients requiring the protection and secure transportation of high-value assets.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth and expand market share within the Specialised Solutions division
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and industry stakeholders
  • Identify and pursue opportunities relating to the protection and transportation of high-value commodities
  • Generate leads through networking, market engagement, referrals, and targeted business development initiatives
  • Prepare and present compelling proposals, tender responses, and customised security solutions
  • Maintain and grow strategic client accounts while delivering exceptional customer service
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and close new business opportunities
  • Promote the company's specialised services across security, logistics, mining, and high-risk industries

Required Experience & Qualification

Key Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Diploma in Sales & Marketing advantageous)
  • Minimum 5–7 years' proven business development and sales experience
  • Strong track record in generating revenue and securing new business within specialised security services
  • Established network within the security, logistics, mining, precious metals, cash-in-transit, or high-risk operational sectors
  • Experience in solution design, risk mitigation, and client-centric security offerings
  • PSIRA registration
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
  • Computer literacy

Interested?

You are a commercially focused sales professional with a proven ability to open doors, build strategic relationships, and convert opportunities into long-term contracts.

Your extensive network within the specialised security and high-value logistics environment, coupled with your understanding of risk-based security solutions, enables you to identify opportunities and deliver measurable revenue growth.

If you have the network, industry credibility, and sales expertise to grow a specialised portfolio focused on the protection and transport of high-value commodities, we would like to hear from you.

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