New Business Executive Commercial

Watershed Consulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a New Business Executive in Sandton to drive client acquisition and enhance business growth. The role involves sourcing clients, managing communications, and collaborating with marketing to align strategies. Candidates should be FAIS qualified with extensive experience in short term insurance and direct business development.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Commission structure

Cell phone allowance

Data allowance (home Wi-Fi)

Qualifications

• Qualified FAIS representative for client advice (RE5).
• Minimum of 5 years short term insurance industry experience.
• Direct new business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and sign new clients to grow the business.
• Manage and facilitate communication for successful client pitches.
• Project manage new business process from lead generation to onboarding.

Skills

Marketing

Lead Generation

Insurance Industry

Business Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Business Development

Education

Relevant financial or insurance related qualification

Job description

New Business Executive - Commercial

Area : Stellenbosch or Sandton, Gauteng

Salary : R50000 p / m (Includes medical aid & provident fund) plus Commission 15%; petrol, cell phone, data (home Wi-Fi)

Purpose of the position : To source and sign new clients in order to grow the business.

Duties :

Identify and arrange meetings with prospective new clients

Provide accurate information to clients through understanding the business

Regular new client interactions and documented outcomes / discussions (New Business list)

Meeting FAIS requirements in terms of documentation and client record of advice

Manage and facilitate communication and co-operation with the relevant team members to maximise the quality and probability of success in client pitches.

Project manage all aspects of the new business process from lead generation to client pitch.

Work with the relevant business to ensure the smooth onboarding and integration of the client

Working closely with the Marketing team to align the overall marketing strategy to the specific new business strategy.

Manage and maintain a pipeline new business prospects and targets

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients, colleagues and the market

Skills, qualifications and experience

Qualified FAIS representative for client advice (RE5)

Relevant financial or insurance related qualification preferred

Minimum of 5 years short term insurance industry experience.

Direct new business development experience preferred

Comfortable to converse with C Suite level clients

• Skillset Required : Marketing, Lead Generation, Insurance Industry, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Productive, Business Development, Documentation