Business Development Executive

Indwe Broker Holdings; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in South Africa is seeking a Business Development Executive to expand its market share by acquiring new profitable business accounts. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in short-term insurance, along with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. This permanent position is based in Nelspruit and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Matric is mandatory.
• Passed exam RE: Representatives is required.
• A minimum of 7 years in short-term insurance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by acquiring profitable new business accounts.
• Manage own work and outputs effectively.

Skills

Communication

Influencing and negotiation

Computer Literacy

Analytical Ability

Time Management

Selling

Education

Matric

Higher Certificate in Insurance

Level 4 FETC Short-Term Insurance Qualification

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 Nelspruit who strives to grow market share by gaining Profitable New Business accounts.

Office Location: Nelspruit - Virtual Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Job 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 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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.