Take your career to new heights.

At Monocle, we believe work is more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, likeminded people. To gain invaluable industry experience and learn critical skills that will make you a highly sought-after management consultant.

Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently.

Monocle offers:

• Unparalleled growth and exposure – Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our managers deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.

• Unlimited training and development – Investment in our people’s development is at the heart of Monocle’s company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.

• Unique and vibrant company culture – At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.

• Ultra-competitive compensation – At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle is looking for an aspiring professional to join our team as a Business Development Consultant. As a Business Development Consultant at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Working with the business development team, research staff, and Executives to increase sales opportunities within our targeted industries.

• Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising and/or other means of generating interest from potential clients.

• Attend conferences and other networking events to meet up with new clients and develop leads.

• Developed a detailed, validated potential client contact list for business development activities.

• Set up meetings between client decision makers and Senior Executives.

• Support the team to build a robust pipeline of clients and potential opportunities.

• Drive targeted business development campaigns.

• Research and building relationships with new clients.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a degree in Finance, Marketing and/or other relevant business qualification.

• Have proven track record of working in a target-driven environment and/or meeting and exceeding set targets.

• Excellent communication and strong administration skills.

• Have previous sales experience within a consulting environment will be highly advantageous (minimum of 2 to 5 years maximum).

In addition, the following would be advantageous:

• Relevant consulting or sales experience to banks and insurers.

• Experience with sales and CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

The ideal Business Development Consultant also:

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.

• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.

• Has a hands-on approach and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

• Regards themselves as a high performer.

• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Works well under pressure to meet team objectives.

• Is experienced in cold calling and building out a client network.

• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.

• Works well independently and in a team.

• Shares Monocles values.

Recruitment Process:

During the interview process, you will meet with different Monocle representatives including both People and Culture representatives and Monocle Executives. A critical aspect of the interview process will be determining whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations, so please come prepared with any questions you may have.

If you have a passion for finance and sales, a relevant qualification, and think you have what it takes to join a team of your smartest and most driven peers, apply to Monocle today!