Africa Regional Channel Growth Leader

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Durban is seeking a Business Development Manager to implement strategies for market growth and enhance its reputation within the general insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. You will drive profitability by managing broker relationships and ensuring services meet quality standards. Offering a competitive salary and potential for career development.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years' experience in building market presence or an organisation's reputation within the general insurance industry.
• 2 – 3 years' experience leading a team of specialist underwriters and/or portfolio managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and execution of a business development strategy.
• Manage key relationships across the broker, intermediary, and customer markets.
• Drive profitability and growth targets by ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Develop and enhance the underwriting strategy.
• Monitor sales trends and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Building Trust

Client Needs Assessments

Consultative Selling

Customer Complaints Management

Customer-Focused

Customer Understanding

Direct Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

A leading financial services company in Durban is seeking a Business Development Manager to implement strategies for market growth and enhance its reputation within the general insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. You will drive profitability by managing broker relationships and ensuring services meet quality standards. Offering a competitive salary and potential for career development.