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Head of Business Development – Edtech (Cape Town) at HyperionDev

Head of Business Development role in Cape Town, South Africa.
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South Africa
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HyperionDev, a leading provider of accelerated tech education, is seeking a Head of Business Development to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves shaping the go-to-market strategy, leading a team, and driving revenue growth through consultative sales. The ideal candidate will have experience in acquiring and growing corporate training clients, particularly in accredited learning programs. The Head of Business Development will report to the VP of Revenue and be a member of the revenue leadership team.Role involves:
  • Leading Learnership revenue growth strategy
  • Leading account growth strategy for SA’s top corporations
  • Monitoring Learnership performance against KPIs
  • Closing Learnership opportunities
  • Identifying additional B2B growth opportunities
  • Driving operational efficiency for accredited training delivery
  • Leading on cross-business Accredited Training Operational Risk Management
  • Driving cross-functional collaboration
  • Overseeing working relationships within HyperionDev to increase B2B revenue
Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years leading teams in accredited training delivery in South Africa
  • Minimum 4 years of business development experience in tech education
  • Strong understanding of the employer learning and development space in South Africa
  • Deep understanding of the B-BBEE ecosystem
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Undergraduate degree in business, management, law, or relevant field
Role offers:
  • Equity through stock option scheme
  • Hybrid work options
  • Opportunity to learn new tech skills through HyperionDev bootcamps
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HyperionDev

HyperionDev, a leading provider of accelerated tech education in EMEA, collaborates with top universities to deliver structured courses and bootcamps. Recognized as a top education technology scaleup, it's backed by Meta and nearly 2000 investors. The company addresses the global tech skills gap through integrated tech education, expert mentorship, and code review. Operating in over 60 countries, HyperionDev partners with government bodies to provide scholarships and facilitate employment in technology. It aims to make the world more stable, safer, and fairer through accessible tech education.