Growth & Partnerships Manager – Insurance

WTW; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WTW in Cape Town seeks a Cape Business Development Consultant to drive sustainable growth across all insurance brokerage channels. The role focuses on strategic expansion, customer acquisition and partnership development to increase market share and revenue.

You will lead market development, collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, finance and compliance, and maintain an accurate CRM pipeline. Some travel within the region is required, and the role offers hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in business development, sales, or marketing within insurance or financial services (corporate/mid-market preferred).
• Proven track record of driving revenue and market expansion.
• RE 5 (Representative) and FAIS compliant.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth Planning - Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with company vision and market opportunities.
• Market Development - Identify and pursue new markets, customer segments, and distribution channels.
• Sales & Marketing Leadership - Collaborate with sales and marketing to optimize campaigns, lead generation and conversion strategies.
• Revenue growth - Deliver revenue growth by exceeding agreed new business and revenue targets.
• Partnerships & Alliances - Build strategic relationships with insurers and ecosystem players.
• Customer Experience & Retention - Lead initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Data-Driven Insights - Use analytics to monitor performance, identify growth opportunities, and refine strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Align growth initiatives with operations, finance, compliance, and technology teams.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline in the CRM.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation & negotiation

Customer-centric mindset

Education

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

RE 5 (Representative) and FAIS compliant

Job description

WTW in Cape Town seeks a Cape Business Development Consultant to drive sustainable growth across all insurance brokerage channels. The role focuses on strategic expansion, customer acquisition and partnership development to increase market share and revenue.

You will lead market development, collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, finance and compliance, and maintain an accurate CRM pipeline. Some travel within the region is required, and the role offers hybrid work arrangements.