Business Development Executive

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment in Hillcrest, South Africa seeks a motivated Business Development Executive to grow our personal lines business. You will manage company-provided leads, convert them into new business, and maintain strong client relationships for onboarding and retention.

The role involves staying informed about personal insurance products, collaborating with the Sales Manager to reach targets, and reporting on performance to the General Manager. Cold calling is not required.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is required.
• NQF 4 or RE5 certifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are essential.
• Deep understanding of personal insurance products and underwriting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and data.

Responsibilities

• Engage with company-provided leads, develop relationships, and assess insurance needs to offer suitable personal lines solutions.
• Convert leads into new business by presenting and selling tailored personal insurance products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients to ensure smooth onboarding and high satisfaction.
• Stay informed about insurance products, market trends, and industry developments to provide expert advice.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement strategies for achieving sales targets and expanding the client base.
• Track and report on sales activities, lead conversion rates, and performance updates to the General Manager.
• Address client inquiries promptly and resolve issues to ensure retention and a positive experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

NQF Level 4 / RE5

Job description

Join a leading short-term insurance brokerage in South Africa that is dedicated to providing tailored insurance solutions with exceptional service and continuous industry innovation.

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to drive the growth of our personal lines business by managing and converting provided leads into new business opportunities.

Please note that all leads are supplied, meaning this role does not involve cold calling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with company-provided leads, develop relationships, and assess insurance needs to offer suitable personal lines solutions.
• Convert leads into new business by presenting and selling tailored personal insurance products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients to ensure a smooth onboarding process and high satisfaction.
• Stay informed about insurance products, market trends, and industry developments to provide expert advice.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement strategies for achieving sales targets and expanding the client base.
• Track and report on sales activities, lead conversion rates, and performance updates to the General Manager.
• Address client inquiries promptly and resolve issues to ensure retention and a positive experience.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant underwriting or insurance certifications (e.g. NQF Level 4, RE5) are advantageous
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Deep understanding of personal insurance products and underwriting principles
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents and data

Attributes:

• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• Customer-focused, and a collaborative team player.

Remuneration:

R18000 – R22000 monthly

**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**