Business Development Specialist

Drive Growth. Unlock Opportunities. Build the Future of Funeral Services.

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Specialist who knows how to spot an opportunity, turn it into a strategy,and make it happen?

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-focused professional to play a key role in the growth and expansion of our Funeral Service department .

This is more than a traditional business development role.

You’ll be at the heart of identifying new markets, evaluating acquisitions,expanding our branch footprint, developing crematorium opportunities,generating new leads and securing high-value contracts.

You’ll bring together commercial thinking, strategic execution, stakeholder management and project leadership to create sustainable business growth in a highly regulated environment.

If you thrive on identifying opportunities, buildingcompelling business cases and turning ambitious growth plans into tangibleresults —
this could be your next big opportunity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Business Development Specialist, you will help shape and execute the department’s growth strategy across multiple channels.

You’ll work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance,Operations and senior stakeholders , while engaging externally with potential acquisition targets, corporate clients, government institutions,municipalities, unions and community organisations.

From identifying strategic land and acquisition opportunities to opening a new branch or securing a major contract,
yourwork will directly influence the organisation’s growth and market presence.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Acquisitions & Strategic Growth

• Identify,assess and support the execution of strategic acquisition opportunities,including funeral homes, land and cremation facilities .
• Identify and evaluate land acquisition opportunities that support the organisation’s long-term expansion strategy.
• Support and coordinate land expansion projects from initial assessmentthrough to implementation.
• Conduct market research to identify attractive locations, growth markets and commercial opportunities.
• Conduct detailed feasibility studies to determine the commercial viability of acquisitions, expansion projects and new facilities.
• Develop compelling business cases, financial models and investment proposals .
• Perform and interpret key commercial calculations, including ROI,profitability, payback periods and other relevant financial metrics .
• Coordinateacquisition due diligence alongside Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and provide recommendations to support long-term growth.

Branch & Land Expansion

• Identifystrategically attractive locations and land opportunities for newbranches and facilities .
• Assess market potential, location suitability, commercial viability and expansionrequirements.
• Manageand support land expansion projects , ensuring that key milestones,stakeholders and deliverables are effectively coordinated.
• Supportbranch-opening projects from concept through to operational readiness.
• Conduct research and feasibility assessments to validate proposed expansion opportunities.
• Monitorexpansion projects, timelines, risks, budgets and deliverables.
• Leadand support opportunities for crematorium expansion and development .
• Evaluatecommercial feasibility, market demand and potential return on investment.
• Conduct market and location assessments for potential crematorium opportunities.
• Workwith relevant stakeholders to ensure regulatory, legal and governance requirements are met.
• Support projects from initial concept and feasibility through implementation.

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Develop and implement innovative lead-generation strategies to create asustainable business pipeline.
• Identify and pursue new…