Business Development Executive

Indwe Broker Holdings; East London; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A large insurance brokerage is seeking a Business Development Executive in East London. This role focuses on growing market share and requires a strong background in short-term insurance, with at least 7 years of experience in brokerage environments. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the ability to lead operations in both commercial and personal lines sales.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Passed exam RE: Representatives.
• Minimum 7 years in short-term insurance.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by gaining profitable new business accounts.
• Lead the Broking Operations function for Commercial and Personal Lines.

Skills

Communication

Influencing and negotiation

Analytical Ability

Time Management

Selling

Education

Higher Certificate in Insurance

Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

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

Job description

Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd is one of South Africa’s largest independent brokers, providing expert solutions that cover all your personal and business insurance and financial needs. We require a Business Development Executive for our offices based in East London who strives to grow market share by gaining Profitable New Business accounts.

Office Location: East London

Employment Type: Permanent

Minimum Requirements

Education Minimum:

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

Experience Minimum:

• 7 - 10 Years

Ideal Requirements

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)

• 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 and Knowledge

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

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