Job Description

Business Development Manager

About Nudle and NexEra

Nudle is a next-generation simulation company working at the intersection of AI and XR (VR/AR). We are building NexEra - one of the world's most impactful learning platforms, delivering hands-on work experience to schools, TVET colleges, universities, and global companies through immersive simulations.

With major partnership across Africa and Asia, NexEra is transforming how people learn, train, and work through interactive 3D experiences, AI role-play, and real industry simulations. If you want to help shape the future of education and work, this is the place to be.

For more information, view updates from our Founder and company LinkedIn pages:

Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duren-munsami/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nudlexr/posts/?feedView=all

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and strategic

Business Development Manager

to lead our growth initiatives. In this role, you will identify new opportunities, build strong client relationships, develop proposals, and drive revenue growth.

You will work closely with internal teams to position our offerings, manage sales pipelines, and ensure that every new engagement is aligned with our company vision. This role requires strong communication, organisation, and the ability to convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth Strategy

Identify and research new market opportunities. Build and implement strategies to strengthen the company's footprint. Analyse industry trends, competitors, and client needs to support planning.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Building

Engage potential clients through outreach, meetings, and presentations. Build long-term, professional relationships with key decision-makers. Conduct discovery sessions to understand client requirements, challenges, and objectives.

Proposal & Project Scoping

Prepare structured proposals, feasibility outlines, and project scopes. Work with internal teams to define deliverables, timelines, and resource needs. Ensure proposals clearly communicate value, outcomes, and implementation steps.

Pipeline & Reporting

Manage a pipeline of upcoming and active projects Track progress from initial contact ? proposal ? project initiation. Maintain project documentation, timelines, and client communication logs.

Internal Collaboration & Coordination

Work with marketing for outreach, materials, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure smooth handovers from business development to project teams. Support risk identification and planning for new client projects.

Requirements

3-5+ years

experience in business development, or related fields. Strong understanding of project scoping, documentation, and client engagement. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience with CRM, project management, or workflow tools (Jira, Asana, etc). Proactive, self-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Nudle

Work on a global-impact platform used by thousands of learners Influence the future of XR education and corporate training Lead a talented creative and technical team Join a fast-growing innovation environment with real ownership Opportunity for long-term leadership growth within the company
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10000,00 - R15000,00 per month

Work Location: In person