Insurance Business Development Executive (Eastern and Western Cape)

The Simah Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simah Group is seeking an Insurance Business Development Executive to grow market share in the Eastern and Western Cape by identifying, securing, and nurturing new business opportunities. This client-facing role focuses on opening doors and creating opportunities in strategic sectors, requiring energy, inquisitiveness, and entrepreneurial drive.

You will thrive on meeting new people, generating leads, and influencing decision-makers, with a strong emphasis on delivering results and building

Qualifications

• Strong business-to-business sales experience (2–4 years) with large commercial or corporate accounts.
• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and thriving in a results-driven environment.
• Bilingualism (English and Afrikaans) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and generate new business leads in target markets.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and understand their business strategies and needs.
• Position insurance solutions as strategic enablers to support client growth.
• Engage in active networking and lead generation.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and provide market intelligence feedback.
• Deliver excellent post-sales servicing through client onboarding, follow-ups, and issue resolution.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Afrikaans

English

Job description

At Simah, we are committed to driving growth, delivering exceptional insurance solutions, and building long-term relationships with our clients. As a forward-thinking, client-focused organisation, we value high energy, inquisitiveness, and entrepreneurial drive.

The Role:

We are seeking a high-performing InsuranceBusiness Development Executive to grow our market share in the Eastern and Western Cape regions by identifying, securing, and nurturing new business opportunities. This is a dynamic, client-facing role for someone who thrives on meeting new people, generating leads, and influencing decision-makers. You will focus on opening doors and creating opportunities in strategic sectors.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive client acquisition and generate new business leads in our target markets.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and understand their business strategies and needs.
• Position insurance solutions as strategic enablers to support client growth.
• Engage in active networking and lead generation.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and provide market intelligence feedback.
• Deliver excellent post-sales servicing through client onboarding, follow-ups, and issue resolution.
  

Who We’re Looking For:

• Energetic, inquisitive, and driven individuals with a natural ability to sell.
• Strong business-to-business sales experience (2–4 years) with large commercial or corporate accounts.
• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and thriving in a results-driven environment.
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Bilingualism (English and Afrikaans) is preferred.

Advantageous Experience:

• Exposure to logistics, property development, agriculture, renewable markets, or boutique environments.
• Experience in highly incentivized sales environments.
• FAIS Fit and Proper qualification or insurance advanced knowledge.

This is not a conventional desk job. We’re looking for someone who thrives on results, and enjoys creating opportunities rather than following scripts. If you are hungry for success, self-motivated, and ready to make an impact in new business development,