Business Development Specialist

Indwe Risk Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to identify and nurture new business opportunities. The role requires strong lead generation skills, ideally with 3-7 years of experience in sales within the insurance sector. The successful applicant will play a vital role in expanding the client base and ensuring high-quality onboarding experiences.

Qualifications

• Matric and relevant diploma or degree in Marketing.
• FAIS compliance is required.
• 3-7 years experience in sales, preferably in Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, generate, and nurture new business opportunities.
• Strengthen market presence and support business growth.
• Ensure timely and high-quality onboarding experiences.

Skills

Lead the end-to-end activation process

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong negotiation and persuasion ability

Analytical with strong research skills

Education

Relevant diploma/degree in Marketing

Higher certificate in Insurance NQF5

Job description

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Description

To identify, generate, and nurture new business opportunities through strategic lead generation activities and professional networking, adhering to the company's leads management procedures.

The individual will play a critical role in expanding the company's client base, strengthening market presence, and supporting business growth in Indwe Risk Services.

Office Location : Johannesburg

Employment Type : Permanent

Education Minimum

• Matric
• Relevant diploma / degree in Marketing
• Business Management, or Insurance advantageous
• FAIS compliance

Passed exam RE : Representatives

Experience Minimum : 3 - 7 Years

Ideal Education

Higher certificate in Insurance NQF5

Ideal Experience

• 3-5 years experience in sales
• Business development or lead generation preferably in Insurance
• Proven success in generating and qualifying leads
• Experience in networking, business forums, or referral-based sales

Familiarity with leads management portals and CRM platforms

Exposure to digital lead generation (social media, email campaigns, events) is advantageous.

Skills

• Lead the end-to-end activation process for the acquisition of new insurance clients and partners.
• Ensuring timely and high-quality onboarding experiences; Ensure all data, documentation, and compliance checks are completed.
• Representing the company at golf days, broker functions, and other insurance-related events.

Computer Literacy (Outlook, Word and Advanced Excel)

• Act as a trusted point of contact for high-value clients during the onboarding phase.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers, agencies, and underwriters.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
• Strong negotiation and persuasion ability.
• Ability to establish rapport and build long-term relationships.
• Goal-driven, resilient, and persistent in pursuing opportunities.

Analytical with strong research and prospecting skills

• Coach and support team members to meet performance metrics and client satisfaction goals.
• Monitor and refine activation processes for improved speed, efficiency, and scalability.
• Report on KPIs and suggested enhancements based on client feedback and activation data.
• New business leads must be captured on Leads Management Portals, for tracking, reporting.
• Flag and help resolve any issues that could delay onboarding or affect client satisfaction.

Knowledge

Insurance and Brokerage Industry Experience

Technical and comprehensive Commercial and Individual Insurance Product Knowledge

• Legal Requirements of the Insurance Industry.
• Knowledge of Specialist Liability.
• Regulatory requirements of the insurance industry including POPIA.
• Lead activations, marketing and sales principles.
• Knowledge of insurance products and value-added products and services.

Personal attributes

• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Influential and self motivated.
• Enthusiasm; Result orientated / Deadline orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Perseverance.
• Work according to set policies and procedures.
• Creative, innovative, business honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional presence and confidence in client-facing situations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach.
• High integrity and customer-centric focus.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.