Thabang Lisene
@thabanglisene
Business Development Manager driving B2B growth through strategic outreach and relationship-building.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong track record driving revenue and market position improvements for companies operating in France and internationally.
I have planned, launched, and optimized email and social outreach campaigns, enriched datasets to ensure high accuracy, and managed targeted outreach to secure meetings and qualified prospects.
My background includes selling sponsorships, exhibitions, and delegate packages for technology-focused events across Africa, working remote with agencies, and engaging in account-based marketing and B2B sales strategies.
I bring analytical thinking, problem solving, advanced communication, and interpersonal skills, and I am passionate about building LinkedIn relationships and closing new business opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Manager
Passionate Design Agency
Apr 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 9 months)
Planned, launched, and optimized email and social outreach campaigns, enriching datasets for high accuracy and engaging prospects across channels to qualify and close deals.
Managed outreach campaigns to prospects, secured meetings to present creative capabilities, and qualified opportunities for closing.
Business Development Manager
Topco Media
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Sold sponsorship and exhibition packages for Africa Tech Week, driving revenue growth and expanding partner relationships for a technology-focused event.
Business Development Executive
Spintelligent
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Sold delegate packages for B2B conferences and expos, conducted sector-specific face-to-face networking, and built new account relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
2014 - 2016
Grade: .
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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