Insurance Business Development Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Company car

Travel allowances

Career development

Collaborative team in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks an experienced Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth, expand market share, and build strategic partnerships in the Northern Cape. This hybrid role blends field engagement with office-based strategy development.

You will identify opportunities, negotiate complex deals, and lead initiatives with sales and marketing to achieve ambitious targets. A strong track record in insurance sales and relationship management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales within the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and growth targets.
• Excellent understanding of the insurance market and products.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic BD plans to drive sales growth for insurance products.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, partnerships, and client relationships.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns supporting BD objectives.
• Negotiate and close complex deals with favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and networking functions.

Skills

Sales leadership

Insurance market knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Hybrid work experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market share in the Kimberley region. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with key partners and clients, and developing strategies to increase sales and penetration of our client's insurance products. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to achieve ambitious growth targets. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in the Northern Cape 's insurance market, operating under a hybrid model that allows for effective field engagement and office-based strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive sales growth for insurance products.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, partnerships, and client relationships.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform business strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and execute campaigns that support business development objectives.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales management, or a related role within the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding sales and business growth targets.
• Excellent understanding of the insurance market and various insurance products.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an uncapped commission structure and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Company car and travel allowances.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment based in Kimberley.