Business Development Executive

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Executive for a leading South Africa-based short-term insurance brokerage. You will manage company-provided leads, build client relationships, and convert opportunities into new business within personal lines.

You will stay informed on products, trends, and underwriting principles while collaborating with the Sales Manager to hit targets and expand the client base. High attention to detail is essential for onboarding and service.

Qualifications

• Matric required with potential advantageous certifications in underwriting or insurance (e.g. NQF Level 4, RE5).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Deep understanding of personal insurance products and underwriting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and data.

Responsibilities

• Engage with company-provided leads, develop relationships, and assess insurance needs to offer suitable personal lines solutions.
• Convert leads into new business by presenting and selling tailored personal insurance products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients to ensure smooth onboarding and high satisfaction.
• Stay informed about insurance products, market trends, and industry developments to provide expert advice.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement strategies for achieving sales targets and expanding the client base.
• Track and report on sales activities, lead conversion rates, and performance updates to the General Manager.
• Address client inquiries promptly and resolve issues to ensure retention and a positive experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

NQF Level 4 / RE5

Job description

Join a leading short-term insurance brokerage in South Africa that is dedicated to providing tailored insurance solutions with exceptional service and continuous industry innovation.

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to drive the growth of our personal lines business by managing and converting provided leads into new business opportunities.

Please note that all leads are supplied, meaning this role does not involve cold calling.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with company-provided leads, develop relationships, and assess insurance needs to offer suitable personal lines solutions. Convert leads into new business by presenting and selling tailored personal insurance products. Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients to ensure a smooth onboarding process and high satisfaction. Stay informed about insurance products, market trends, and industry developments to provide expert advice. Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement strategies for achieving sales targets and expanding the client base. Track and report on sales activities, lead conversion rates, and performance updates to the General Manager. Address client inquiries promptly and resolve issues to ensure retention and a positive experience.

Requirements:

Matric Relevant underwriting or insurance certifications (e.g. NQF Level 4, RE5) are advantageous Strong analytical and decision-making skills Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Deep understanding of personal insurance products and underwriting principles High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and data

Attributes:

Detail-oriented Proactive Customer-focused, and a collaborative team player.

Remuneration:

R18 000 R22 000 monthly