Business Development Engineer Stellenbosch / Cape Town

Business Development Engineer Stellenbosch / Cape Town

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Remote type: Hybrid

Locations: Cape Town - Towers

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R_286708

Company:

Marsh

Description:

You are a hunter, a growth rock-star who wants to contribute to a global business and an Africa growth story. You are results driven, have a strong track record of delivery, are client focused and can confidently engage at all levels of an organisation. You want to impact our colleagues, clients, and the communities we operate in. You have epic skills and are willing to put in the time to learn about financial services, risk, and advisory. Regardless of your current industry, you aspire to move into financial services and carve out a career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and proactively seek out new business opportunities for the sales department.
2. Implement innovative prospecting methods such as cold calling.
3. Assess and study the position of identified prospects within the industry.
4. Prepare and present appropriate proposals to clients in a timely manner.
5. Meet or exceed income targets.
6. Support office and staff as required.
7. Develop relationships with markets and key client decision-makers.
8. Research different sales options and analyze them.
9. Recommend solutions to client difficulties.
10. Identify new opportunities and improvements to maximize profits.
11. Analyze current market trends for products and suggest enhancements.
12. Closely monitor competitors' brands.
13. Collaborate effectively within the team.

Experience and Qualifications

1. Ideally 3-5 years of experience in sales and client service functions (strong applicants with less experience may be considered).
2. University qualification or equivalent (advantageous but not essential).
3. Demonstrated growth through continuous learning.
4. Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Self-management skills.

Behavioral Attributes

• Accuracy and accountability.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High technical proficiency.
• Self-discipline and self-starter attitude.
• Drive for results.
• Team player.
• Methodical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

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 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, sex/gender, sexual orientation, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com for specific needs.

We support hybrid work, including remote work and in-office collaboration. All colleagues are expected to work in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, with at least one 'anchor day' for full team in-person collaboration.