Business Development Executive

Indwe Risk Services; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage firm in Mbombela is seeking a Business Development Executive to grow market share by acquiring profitable new business accounts. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in short-term insurance and excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and sales. Join a dynamic team and leverage your expertise in a virtual office environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in the short-term insurance industry.
• Experience in brokerage environment.
• Proven ability to lead 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 to manage own work and outputs

Education

Matric

Passed exam RE: Representatives

Higher Certificate in Insurance

Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

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

Job description

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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 Nelspruit who strives to grow market share by gaining profitable new business accounts.

Office Location: Nelspruit – Virtual Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Education Minimum

Education Minimum:

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

Experience Minimum

Experience Minimum:

• 7 - 10 Years

Ideal Education

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

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

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

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