Junior New Business Consultant

What the Herd is about Flash is a well-established brand and part of Pepkor, with a global strategy and a clear purpose: making people’s lives easier. We use frontier technology to create opportunities and build products and services that make a real difference in people’s everyday lives. Our three values are the heartbeat of our business: We are all in We have each other’s backs We are brave They shape how we work, how we show up for one another and the kind of culture we’re building. A place where people can do meaningful work, feel supported to do their best and have the freedom to make an impact. If you’re excited by meaningful problems, smart people and building brands and products that improve everyday lives, we’d love to meet you. Why this role matters As our Junior New Business Consultant, you’ll identify, engage and sign new merchant, retail and distribution partners for Flash and 1Voucher, building a strong new business pipeline that drives incremental revenue growth across the group’s value-added services and voucher distribution network. What you’ll own Identify and prospect new potential merchant and distribution partners for Flash and 1Voucher within an assigned sector or territory. Build and maintain a strong new business pipeline, tracking progress from initial lead through to signed agreement. Prepare and deliver commercial proposals and pitch presentations to prospective partners. Support the negotiation of commercial terms and contracts under the guidance of the New Business Development Manager. Conduct due diligence and basic risk assessments on prospective partners prior to onboarding. Collaborate with legal, finance and operations teams to ensure smooth partner onboarding. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, prospects and deal status on the CRM system. Keep abreast of competitor activity and market trends within the VAS and voucher distribution space. Assist in the preparation of new business reports and pipeline updates for management. Shadow and support the New Business Development Manager on strategic deals to build negotiation and partner management experience.