Insurance Growth & Partnerships Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Leadership autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks an Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market reach. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships with brokers and intermediaries, and develop sales strategies to achieve targets.

This senior role requires leadership, sales acumen, and a passion for driving business success, with a flexible hybrid work model in the Mahikeng region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field.
• Proven success in business development or sales management.
• Extensive knowledge of SA insurance market and channels.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and execution capabilities.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with brokers, agents, and corporate clients.
• Promote and present the company’s insurance products and services.
• Analyse market trends and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate and close complex deals, ensuring win-win partnerships.
• Provide market feedback to product/marketing teams.
• Mentor and support the sales team to meet objectives.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Sales leadership

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Finance

MBA

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks an Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market reach. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships with brokers and intermediaries, and develop sales strategies to achieve targets.

This senior role requires leadership, sales acumen, and a passion for driving business success, with a flexible hybrid work model in the Mahikeng region.