Business Development Specialist

Marsh Middle East And Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance broker in Gauteng is seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist to identify and generate leads, conduct market research, and build client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing is preferred, along with experience in the insurance or risk advisory industry.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for strategic decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Experience in market research to identify new opportunities.
• Ability to maintain long-term client relationships.
• Proactive problem-solving approach within teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate leads for business opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market research to develop client relationships.
• Create and execute sales strategies to drive growth.
• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Proficiency in Lead Generation

High-quality Customer Service

Proactive problem-solving

Teamwork capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Marsh is the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, serving commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services.

With a presence in more than countries and a workforce of approximately 40, colleagues, Marsh delivers deep industry expertise and insights.

As a part of Marsh McLennan, a professional services firm generating over $17 billion in annual revenue, Marsh benefits from the support of a global network.

The organization operates alongside other prominent businesses such as Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, enabling clients to address challenges in risk, strategy, and people management.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist to join our team on-site at our Sandton location.

The role involves identifying and generating leads, conducting market research, and building client relationships to uncover and develop new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for creating and executing strategies to drive sales growth, providing exceptional customer service, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve revenue targets.

Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills and ability to assess data for strategic decision-making
• Excellent Communication skills, including verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in Lead Generation and Market Research to identify opportunities and trends
• Ability to deliver high-quality Customer Service and maintain long-term client relationships
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and demonstrated teamwork capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Experience in the insurance or risk advisory industry is an advantage