Insurance Business Development Manager

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Business Development Manager to lead growth in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will identify opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive sales performance across the region, with a focus on expanding market share and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance BD or sales, strong networking and negotiation skills, and a proven track record of hitting ambitious targets. Occasional travel within the Eastern Cape is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales management, or a strategic role within the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market and its product lines.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement business development strategies to increase market penetration and revenue in Queenstown and surrounding areas.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, partnerships, and distribution channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and corporate clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify strategic advantages and threats.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns.
• Negotiate and close complex deals aligned with objectives and profitability.
• Provide market feedback to product development and management teams.

Connaissances

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Market analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading insurance provider, is actively seeking a motivated and strategically minded Insurance Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving sales performance within the region. You will be responsible for developing and executing business development strategies, managing key relationships, and expanding the company's market share. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the insurance landscape, exceptional networking and sales skills, and a proven track record of achieving ambitious growth targets. This is a significant opportunity to shape the business presence in Queenstown.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to increase market penetration and revenue growth in Queenstown and surrounding areas.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, partnerships, and distribution channels.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, brokers, and corporate clients.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify strategic advantages and potential threats.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns and promotional activities.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and profitability targets.
• Provide market feedback to the product development and management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales management, or a strategic role within the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of successfully driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market and its various product lines.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the Eastern Cape region as needed.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to Queenstown.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement.
• Be a key driver of growth in the Eastern Cape insurance market.
• Work with a dynamic and supportive team.