Business Development Executive

Indwe Broker Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd in Durban invites a motivated Business Development Executive to grow market share by securing profitable new business accounts. This permanent role is based in Durban and focuses on Commercial and Personal Lines within a busy brokerage environment.

Ideal candidates will bring 7–10 years of short-term insurance experience, a strong track record in sales, and leadership of broking operations.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of experience in short-term insurance, with 5+ years in commercial & personal lines sales
• Matric, RE: Representatives, and Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification are required
• Higher Certificate in Insurance (NQF5) is preferred
• Post-matric qualification (BCom Risk/Accounting, BBA) is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by gaining profitable new business accounts
• Lead the Broking Operations function – Commercial and Personal Lines
• Work from the Durban office in a permanent role

Skills

Communication

Influencing and negotiation

Computer Literacy

Delegation

Analytical Ability

Networking

Presentation

Decision-making

Time Management

Selling

Own outputs management

Education

Matric

RE: Representatives

Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

Higher Certificate in Insurance NQF5

Post-matric qualification (BCom Risk/Accounting, BBA)

Job description

Description: With roots established in 1903, Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd is today one of South Africa’s largest independent brokers, providing expert solutions that cover all your personal and business insurance and financial needs. Indwe Risk Services is always looking for passionate, dedicated and innovative people to work in an ambitious and professional working environment. Join our team and become part of the Indwe family. We require a Business Development Executive for our offices based in Durban who strives to grow market share by gaining Profitable New Business accounts.
Office Location: Durban
Employment Type: Permanent

Education Minimum:

• Matric
• Passed exam RE: Representatives
• Higher Certificate in Insurance
• Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

Experience Minimum:

• 7 - 10 Years

Ideal Education:

• Matric
• Passed exam RE: Representatives
• Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification
• Higher Certificate in Insurance NQF5
• Post-matric qualification is an advantage (BCom Risk/Accounting, BBA)

Ideal Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in short-term insurance with 5 of those years in commercial & personal lines sales
• Experience in brokerage environment
• Proven ability to successfully lead the Broking Operations function - Commercial and Personal Lines

Skills

• Communication
• Influencing and negotiation
• Computer Literacy
• Delegation
• Analytical Ability
• Networking
• Presentation
• Decision-making
• Time Management
• Selling
• Ability to manage own work and outputs

Knowledge:

• Insurance and Brokerage Industry Experience
• Marketing and Sales Principles
• Knowledge of Products and Services
• Technical Insurance Knowledge (Underwriting)

Personal Attributes:

• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Ability to effectively adapt to change
• Self-motivated
• Result-oriented
• Professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work according to set policies and procedures

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