Business Development Engineer

ZA004 Marsh (Pty ) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk advisory firm in Durban seeks a dynamic sales professional with 3-5 years of experience in sales and client service delivery. The ideal candidate excels in building client relationships and meeting income targets. Responsibilities include developing new business opportunities and researching market options. The position offers a hybrid work model and is suited for motivated individuals eager to transition into financial services.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sales and client service delivery functions.
• Demonstrate growth through further learning.
• Fluent in English (other languages advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Develop and pro-actively seek out New Business Opportunities.
• Meeting or exceeding agreed income targets.
• Researching different sales options and analysing them.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer focused

Education

University qualification or equivalent

Job description

Description

Purpose You are a dynamic growth-oriented professional with a proven track record of delivering results.

Passionate about contributing to a global business and driving Africa's growth story, you excel at building strong client relationships and confidently engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

You are motivated to make a meaningful impact on our colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

With exceptional skills and a commitment to continuous learning, you are eager to deepen your expertise in financial services, risk, and advisory.

Regardless of your current industry, you are determined to transition into financial services and build a successful, long-term career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and pro-actively seek out New Business Opportunities for the Sales Department
• Innovative ways of prospecting such as cold calling
• Assess and study the position of identified prospects in the industry
• Put together appropriate proposals and present these to clients timeously
• Meet or exceed the agreed income targets
• Provide support/assistance to office and other staff as required
• Develop relationships with markets and key client decision makers
• Research different sales options and analyse them
• Recommend solutions to any difficulties faced by clients
• Recommend new opportunities and improvements for maximizing profits
• Identify current market trends for a product and identify enhancements
• Analyse the competition brand closely
• Be a collaborator

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sales and client service delivery functions (strong applicants with less experience will be considered)
• University qualification or equivalent (advantageous not essential)
• Demonstrate growth through further learning
• Fluent in English (other languages advantageous)

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-management skills
• Accuracy and accountability for results
• Customer focussed
• High level of technical proficiency
• Self-discipline
• Self-starter
• Drive for results
• Team player
• Methodical
• Strives for accuracy
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor.

Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

Diversity and Inclusion

Marsh McLennan embraces a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.

Hybrid Work Policy

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, providing flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.

All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.

Office‑based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

We welcome candidates to contact us to discuss any specific needs.