Business Development Associate

We are seeking an exceptional Business Development Associate to join an ambitious, high-performing team. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategic growth initiatives, partner with accomplished professionals across the organization, and drive outcomes that genuinely matter.

Scott & Vale is a private advisory and concierge firm operating at the intersection of luxury mobility, strategic relocation, real estate, and cross-border advisory services.

The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, founders, investors, and family offices navigating complex lifestyle, travel, and market-entry decisions across Africa and key global markets. Scott & Vale acts as a solutions partner rather than a booking intermediary, combining local market intelligence, trusted networks, and operator-level execution to reduce friction and mitigate risk. With core markets in North America and active engagement in Europe and the Middle East, the firm supports clients in sectors such as private capital, real estate, commodities, technology, and digital assets. Scott & Vale is built for clients who value strategic access, decisive execution, and long-term partnership, and operates discreetly on a global scale.

Role Description

The Business Development Associate will support the growth of Scott & Vale's advisory and concierge services by identifying, qualifying, and nurturing prospective clients and partners. This is a contract, remote role involving market research across key regions and sectors, lead generation, and the preparation of concise briefings and reports for internal stakeholders.

• The associate will organize and deliver presentations tailored to high-net-worth and institutional audiences, helping articulate the firm's value proposition and service offerings.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining accurate records in CRM tools, coordinating follow-ups, supporting proposal development, and collaborating with senior team members on go-to-market initiatives.

The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work independently across time zones.

The perfect candidate has:

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and write clear, concise client-facing materials
• Presentation capabilities, including the ability to develop and deliver structured presentations and present complex concepts with clarity
• Lead generation experience, including identifying prospects, qualifying opportunities, and managing outreach sequences
• Market research skills, including gathering and analyzing data across sectors, geographies, and competitor landscapes
• Proven ability to work remotely with high accountability, excellent time management, and close attention to detail
• Familiarity with CRM or sales enablement tools and comfort working across digital collaboration platforms
• A background in business, finance, international relations, or hospitality; prior exposure to luxury services, private capital, or cross-border advisory is an advantage

What we offer:

• Fixed commission on every client closed — mandate or membership, with membership carrying the higher bonus
• Uncapped earnings
• Fully remote, anywhere in South Africa
• Hours structured around London (GMT+1), European (GMT+2), and Gulf (UTC+4) business hours — your ordinary working day, not a night shift
• A defined qualification method and structured onboarding from day one. Nothing here is improvised
• Direct daily reporting lines and access to the founder

You will be measured on the accuracy of your data. Nothing else.

The growth ceiling here is real: the person who performs in this seat moves to a senior desk within twelve months, on materially different terms. There is no queue in front of you.

Important details

This appointment is strictly commission-based. There is no retainer, and we will not present it as anything other than what it is. In return, the terms sit materially above what a fractional operator or agency will pay you.

This is a fully remote role, open to applicants with full working eligibility in South Africa — no restrictions, time limits, or sponsorship required, now or in future.

Adependable remote setup— strong connectivity, a capable laptop, and a smartphone able to run secure company applications — is assumed.

To apply:

Send your application to [email protected] , including:

• Your CV
• A short account of the most difficult relationship you have ever built, and how you built it
• A voice recording, no more than two minutes, introducing yourself

The voice recording is mandatory. You will represent this firm to principals by telephone — and we would like to hear you before we read you.

Pay: R15 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• This role is strictly commission based, would you like to proceed with the application?

Work Location: Remote