Queenstown Insurance Growth & Partnerships Lead

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

Job description

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.