Thabang Lisene
@thabanglisene
Business Development Manager driving B2B growth through strategic outreach and relationship-building.
FranceWhat 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.
International Growth Strategist
VoysTelecom
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led an international team of 50 across Sales, Customer Success, Growth Hacking, and Market Technical Support, driving acquisition, conversion, and retention initiatives. Opened four new customer experience markets in 2024 and optimized workflows using KPI-driven decision-making to improve customer satisfaction at scale.
COO & Managing Director
Voys South Africa
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Spearheaded growth strategies to expand market reach and revenue streams, while managing change management and SLA implementation. Oversaw regulatory compliance and core business functions including financial health, operations, marketing, and customer support to enable scalable growth.
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: .
SKEMA Business School
Master of Science in International Business Management, International Business Management
2018 - 2020
Earned a Master of Science in International Business Management at SKEMA Business School from 2018 to 2020.
Oxford University
Strategic Leadership Programme, Strategic Leadership
2014 - 2016
Completed the Strategic Leadership Programme at Oxford University from 2014 to 2016.
Availability
Location
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