Business Development Executive

Indwe Risk Services; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance brokerage firm in eMalahleni seeks a Business Development Executive to drive growth by acquiring profitable new business accounts. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years' experience in the insurance industry, particularly in Individual and Commercial Lines, and possess proven sales skills. A Higher Certificate in Insurance is required, and a strong ability to manage client relationships is essential. Join a dynamic team to make an impact in the insurance market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years overall in insurance, with at least 5 years in Individual & Commercial Lines.
• Experience in brokerage environment.
• Proven ability to lead the Broking Operations function.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by gaining profitable New Business accounts.

Skills

Communication

Influencing and negotiation

Computer Literacy

Delegation

Analytical Ability

Networking

Presentation

Decision-making

Time Management

Selling Ability

Ability to manage own work and outputs

Education

Higher Certificate in Insurance, Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

NQF5 Post-matric qualification (BCom Risk/Accounting, BBA)

Job description

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Position Overview

Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd, one of South Africa’s largest independent brokers, provides expert solutions for personal and business insurance and financial needs. We are looking for a Business Development Executive based in Johannesburg to grow market share by acquiring profitable new business accounts.

Office Location

Johannesburg (Witbank)

Employment Type

Permanent

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by gaining profitable New Business accounts.

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements:

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

Ideal Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 Years overall in insurance, with at least 5 Years in Individual & Commercial Lines
• Experience in brokerage environment
• Proven ability to 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
• 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