Insurance Market Developer — Africa Growth Strategist

Mukuru; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mukuru is seeking a commercially minded Market Developer: Insurance to grow our insurance business across Africa. You will uncover opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive business growth, working with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, pricing input, and stakeholder collaboration, with a focus on expanding distribution and product adoption in new markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, Market Development, Sales, Partnerships, or a related field.
• Exposure to Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Banking, or Payments is advantageous.
• Experience managing projects and working across multiple stakeholders is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of Mukuru's Insurance offering across assigned markets and increase customer acquisition, retention, and product adoption.
• Develop new insurance and value-added service opportunities and build business cases for sustainable growth.
• Lead cross-functional projects, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery with Operations, Product, and Customer Service teams.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitive activity to support informed decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; participate in pricing reviews and commercial evaluations.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Initiative

Stakeholder management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce/Marketing/Finance

Job description

Mukuru is seeking a commercially minded Market Developer: Insurance to grow our insurance business across Africa. You will uncover opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive business growth, working with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, pricing input, and stakeholder collaboration, with a focus on expanding distribution and product adoption in new markets.