Buisiness Development Consultant Cape Town

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance agency in Cape Town is seeking a Business Development Consultant to provide expert advice on insurance products. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of the short-term insurance industry, and a commitment to meeting sales targets. Candidates must have their own transport and relevant qualifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have own transport and a valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in the short-term insurance industry is preferred.
• Must comply with all regulations and professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Source sufficient leads to ensure client quotes and sales targets.
• Conduct needs analysis and provide professional advice to clients.
• Complete weekly reports reflecting leads, quotes, and sales.

Skills

Knowledge of the Short-Term Insurance Industry

Understanding of business principles

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation skills

Risk Assessment and analysis

Education

Matric/Grade 12

FAIS Credits

FAIS Regulatory examination for Representatives (RE5)

Job description

Buisiness Development Consultant Cape Town

About the job Buisiness Development Consultant Cape Town

Business Development Consultant

Role Purpose

Business Development Consultants are committed, driven, results oriented advisers who are able to work on their own as well as in a team environment writing business in accordance with targets laid down by Momentum Insure. Business Development Consultants advise primarily on motor and household domestic insurance.

Responsibilities and work outputs

• Source sufficient lead generating opportunities to ensure 10 client quotes per week and 40 per month minimum
• Minimum requirement of 8.5 written policies per month
• Maintain and update your Lead Generation Matrix on a weekly basis
• Once a quote is requested the consultant must contact client in order to conduct a proper needs analysis and offer professional advice
• Sign up a minimum of 5 active lead referral agents
• Complete weekly reports that reflect leads, quotes and sales as well as the source of the leads, average premium, total premium and any other pertinent information which may be required from time to time
• Keep up to date and fully informed on product comparisons with opposition products
• Stay abreast of Momentum Insure product changes and enhancements
• Be compliant in all activities in accordance with regulations and standards of all Insurance regulations and professional guidelines and ethics
• Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge in order to provide specialist, professional advice in all relevant business areas
• Maintain the required dress code and professional appearance
• Technical Retail Acumen
• Cross selling

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12
• FAIS Credits (min 30 credits in short term insurance if date of first appointment is before 2010); or if date of first appointment is on or after 01/01/2010, a full recognised qualification as per the FSCA qualification list/not essential. Training will be given
• FAIS Regulatory examination for Representatives (RE5)
• Call center agents not preferred unless they have a minimum of 5 years' experience
• All required regulatory exams and accreditation
• Candidate must have his own transport (reliable vehicle) and drivers license

We're looking for someone with

• Extensive knowledge of the Short-Term Insurance Industry
• Thorough understanding of the short-term insurance industry and products
• Thorough understanding of business principles
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to handle conflict
• Risk Assessment and analysis
• Insurance Principles and practice
• Customer and Personal Service
• Clerical and administrative procedures
• Be professional at all times with prospects, clients and other MI stakeholders
• Presentation skills, both 1:1 and to groups