Business Development Manager at FNB George

title: The Growth Catalyst: Are You Our Next Business Development Manager? date: September 25, 2025 tags: [Business Development, Sales, Finance, Career, Job Opportunity]

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for building relationships and driving growth? Do you thrive in a challenging environment where you can use your expertise to make a real impact? We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our FNB HSL team in George.

This isn’t just a sales job—it’s an opportunity to be a true growth catalyst. You’ll work hand-in-hand with Private Advisors to execute our business strategy, manage key initiatives, and drive the growth of our Home Secured Lending (HSL) portfolio. Your ability to identify leads, manage campaigns, and build strong relationships will be the key to your success.

What Does This Role Entail?

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our sales efforts. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Driving Sales & Partnerships: You’ll be responsible for achieving sales targets within the Private Banking & Advice (PB&A) channel. This means influencing stakeholders to maintain a consistent and healthy secured lending pipeline.
• Strategic Execution: You’ll be a leader in steering and supporting sales initiatives, marketing campaigns, and training efforts to uplift skills within your channels.
• Relationship Management: Building and nurturing relationships with both internal and external partners is crucial. You’ll be the go-to person for our stakeholders, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed.
• Credit & Market Expertise: You’ll use your in-depth knowledge of the property market, business financials, and lending policies to structure traditional and complex deals for a variety of clients.
• On-the-Go Leadership: This role requires you to be mobile. You’ll need your own vehicle and a valid driver’s license to manage your daily sales activities and meet with key partners.

Are You the Perfect Match?

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record who is ready to take on a new challenge.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Expert knowledge of Home Secured Lending (HSL) products and end-to-end processes.
• A deep understanding of business financials and the ability to analyze cash flows.
• Experience in structuring deals for both individuals and companies.
• A strong grasp of the property market and its legal frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications like Excel and PowerPoint.

We can be a match if you are also:

• Adaptable and curious—you’re driven to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone with a proven track record of success in a similar role.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Ready to Ignite Change?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you’ll have access to a challenging environment, opportunities to innovate, and a network of experts who are passionate about what they do.

The application deadline is September 30, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our team and help us shape the future of business development. Apply now!

All appointments will be made in line with the FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.