Business Development Manager

Energy At Work Projects; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a New Business Development Manager in Cape Town. This role emphasizes client relationship-building and requires extensive knowledge of insurance products. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years in the insurance industry, with proven sales and marketing competencies. The position requires a strong administrative focus to manage policies and ensure client satisfaction. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in the insurance industry.
• At least five years interacting with Commercial, Transport, and Personal Lines clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and present suitable product proposals.
• Build relationships for client retention and facilitate new business.
• Complete and accurate administration related to all policies and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication and interaction skills

Proven sales and marketing skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to analyse and take decisions

Time management

Education

Short-term Insurance qualification

RE 5

Product Specific Training

Class of Business – Commercial and Personal Lines

CPD hours in current cycle

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

• Short-term Insurance qualification
• RE 5
• Product Specific Training
• Class of Business – Commercial and Personal Lines
• CPD hours in current cycle

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and interaction skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven sales and marketing skills
• Negotiation 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.