Business Development Engineer

Marsh Middle East and Africa; Umhlanga Rocks; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance broker is seeking a Business Development Engineer in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves developing and seeking new business opportunities, assessing market positions, and meeting income targets. Candidates should have 3-5 years of sales experience, be fluent in English, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a diverse and inclusive work environment, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and seek New Business Opportunities for the Sales Department.
• Innovative prospecting such as cold calling.
• Assess and study the position of identified prospects.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills

Self-management skills

Education

University qualification or equivalent

Job description

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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 etc.
• To assess and study the position of the identified prospects in the industry
• Put together appropriate proposal and present these to client 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
• To research different sales options and analysing them
• To recommend solutions to any difficulties faced by the clients
• To recommend new opportunities and improvements for maximizing profits
• Identify current market trends for a product and identify enhancements
• Analyse the competition brand closely
• To be a collaborator

Experience and Qualifications

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

Skill and Competencies

• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-management skills

Behavioural Attributes

• 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 their own
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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 130 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. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing 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 color, 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. We welcome candidates to contact us at [e-mail] to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the 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.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Insurance and Business Consulting and Services

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