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Business Development Executive

Connect with established Business Owners and help them build companies that generate revenue, profit, time and transferable value.

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Business Owner engagementConsultative growth salesPortfolio incentives

The opportunity

Help Business Owners build Assets of Value™.

Aurik works with established owner-led businesses—typically turning over N$10 million to N$300 million—to resolve growth or exit impediments.

You will start meaningful commercial conversations, understand each owner’s challenges and connect qualified businesses with the right Aurik growth plan.

N$10m–N$300mTypical annual turnover of the established businesses you will engage.

4 outcomesRevenue, profitability, owner time and transferable business value.

Long-termBuild trusted owner relationships and a resilient client portfolio.

What you’ll do

Listen. Diagnose. Convert. Grow.

Find and engage

Identify well-defined prospective clients
Make regular calls and build owner relationships
Understand commercial challenges and ambitions

Shape the plan

Explain how Aurik can support the business
Present a customised growth plan
Support the application and onboarding process

Build the portfolio

Track prospects across varying deal stages
Grow a resilient, long-term client portfolio
Hand clients over effectively to Operations

What you bring

Empathy. Commercial curiosity. Resilience.

Owner confidenceYou listen well, speak the language of business and are comfortable engaging established Business Owners.

Disciplined follow-throughYou organise calls, follow-ups, pipeline stages and multiple relationships without losing momentum.

Growth mindsetYou are social, curious, eager to learn and motivated by a basic salary plus compounding annuity-style incentives.

The client journey

Turn the first conversation into a valuable partnership.

This is not transactional selling. You will earn trust, uncover the real obstacle to growth and help each suitable owner understand the next practical step.

01
Qualify
Identify established businesses that fit the Aurik profile.
02
Understand
Explore the owner’s ambitions, constraints and growth impediments.
03
Recommend
Present a credible, tailored plan with clear commercial value.
04
Onboard & grow
Support the application, build the relationship and develop your portfolio.

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01Minimum requirements

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in: *

Experience: *

02Purpose and job description

AED

Business Development Executive — Enterprise Development

Purpose of the role

Aurik Enterprise Development is looking to employ a Business Development Executive in Windhoek, Namibia. We are looking for a dynamic individual with corporate sales experience who is creative, target driven, able to learn quickly and eager to further their career.

You will sell specialised enterprise and supplier-development solutions into corporates and large businesses, particularly to leaders responsible for corporate social responsibility investment, sustainability and supplier development. Established relationships in the Namibian corporate market are an advantage.

Pre-sales

Plan and execute sales interventions.
Generate and qualify leads for sales execution.
Conduct extensive customer research to determine the best solution.
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
Use a highly consultative approach to develop the best client solution.
Identify the decision-maker and shape a solution conducive to closing the deal.
Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets.

Sales

Conduct meetings at all levels, including C-suite executives.
Conduct in-depth needs analyses to determine the best solution.
Deliver occasional Board presentations.
Identify and contact sales prospects, including cold calling.
Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
Negotiate persuasively with the goal of closing high-value deals.

Relationship management

Establish and maintain current and potential client relationships.
Identify and resolve client concerns.
Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge.
Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.

General responsibilities

Report on sales schedules, activities and planned actions.
Participate in marketing events and networking opportunities.
Report on competitor activity.
Capture CRM data and maintain its integrity across all client and lead contact points.
Work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications and experience

A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing or Economics, and/or at least two years’ sales experience with a track record of closing high-value deals.
A valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
Advanced PC knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
CSR investment and/or supplier-development experience is an advantage.

Sales expertise

Sound business acumen and the ability to develop a client base.
Confidence engaging high-profile corporate clients.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and close deals.
Persuasiveness, influence and strong negotiation skills.
Proven ability to set and reach stretch targets.

Interpersonal and communication

Sound interpersonal skills, creativity and the ability to mix with people.
Excellent verbal, written, negotiation and presentation skills.
A strong hunter with some farming skills and a clear closer mindset.
Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.

What we offer

A competitive market-related basic salary and lucrative performance-based commission.

Who we are

Aurik Enterprise Development designs and implements programmes that support sustainable SME growth in Namibia, with a strong focus on corporate social responsibility investment and supplier development. We help corporate clients strengthen local supplier capacity, manage risk and deliver measurable, reportable enterprise and supplier-development impact.

I have read and understood this role.Required when applying for this position.

ABA

Business Development Executive — Business Accelerator

Build Assets of Value™ with Namibian Business Owners

Our Namibian team is expanding, and we are looking for a high-energy, resilient, driven dealmaker and collaborator who is passionate about supporting Business Owners in Namibia.

Aurik Business Accelerator works with established Business Owners to generate more revenue, profitability and time by resolving impediments to business growth and exit. Our key focus is established private businesses with annual turnover of approximately N$10 million to N$300 million.

You will connect with these Business Owners, understand the challenges they face, and explain how Aurik can support them in overcoming those challenges by working together.

Business development

Identify well-defined potential clients who are a fit for Aurik and what we do.
Engage prospective clients to understand their business challenges.
Present prospective clients with a customised growth plan.
Support prospective clients through the Aurik application process.

Portfolio and handover

Bring suitable clients on board and build a portfolio of clients.
Keep track of prospects across varying stages of the deal process.
Facilitate an effective handover to the Aurik Operations team.
Work collaboratively within a fast-moving, action-oriented team.

What you bring

Empathy and the ability to listen carefully to clients’ challenges.
Confidence making regular calls to prospective clients.
Strong spoken, written and presentation skills.
Commercial fluency and a sound command of the language of business.
Curiosity and an eagerness to learn about people and their businesses.

How you work

Highly organised and able to manage multiple deal stages.
A people’s person with above-average social skills.
Resilient, industrious and focused on getting the job done.
A collaborative approach suited to an evolving entrepreneurial environment.

Training and support

Full training and the necessary resources and tools will be provided to enable a successful career in the business.

Remuneration

A market-related basic salary plus annuity incentives linked to performance. As your client base with Aurik grows, so does your revenue, allowing diligence, effort and results to compound earnings over time.

I have read and understood this role.Required when applying for this position.

Business Development Executive

Help Business Owners build Assets of Value™.

Listen. Diagnose. Convert. Grow.

Find and engage

Shape the plan

Build the portfolio

Empathy. Commercial curiosity. Resilience.

Turn the first conversation into a valuable partnership.

Ready to start the right conversations?

Business Development Executive — Enterprise Development

Purpose of the role

Pre-sales

Sales

Relationship management

General responsibilities

Qualifications and experience

Sales expertise

Interpersonal and communication

What we offer

Who we are

Business Development Executive — Business Accelerator

Build Assets of Value™ with Namibian Business Owners

Business development

Portfolio and handover

What you bring

How you work

Training and support

Remuneration

AED role questions

ABA role questions

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