Business Development Manager

Energy At Work Projects; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a New Business Development Manager who excels in client relations and product knowledge. This role involves identifying potential clients, presenting tailored product proposals, and ensuring policy sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the insurance industry, with at least eight years of experience, and must be proficient in administration and communication. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive business growth and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completed RE 5 and Product Specific Training.
• Eight years in the insurance industry with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and present product proposals.
• Build relationships to ensure client retention and new business.

Skills

Excellent communication and interaction skills

Proven sales and marketing skills

High level of administration skills

Ability to analyse and take decisions

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Sound knowledge of Insurance products and insurers

Knowledge of the Insurance industry

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

RE 5

Product Specific Training

Class of Business – Commercial and Personal Lines

CPD hours in current cycle

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This person must be familiar with the CT market.

The New Business Development Manager primarily focuses on identifying potential clients, presenting them with suitable product proposals and confirming policy sales. He / she must build relationships with clients to ensure retention of business and facilitate new business. An extensive knowledge of products and providers is necessary. The New Business Development Manager is responsible for complete and accurate administration related to all policies and clients. All service provisions will meet the requirements of Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF)

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Completed :

• RE 5
• Product Specific Training
• Class of Business – Commercial and Personal Lines
• CPD hours in current cycle

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and interaction skills
• Proven sales and marketing skills
• High level of administration skills (Filing / record keeping)
• Ability to analyse and take decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, specifically Word and Excel
• Sound knowledge Insurance products and insurers
• Knowledge of the Insurance industry in general
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure

EXPERIENCE

Eight years in the insurance industry with at least five of these interacting with Commercial, Transport and Personal Lines clients.