Remote Insurance Growth Manager

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Home office setup allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Flexible hours

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth across South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on identifying new opportunities, strengthening broker partnerships, and expanding market share for our insurance products.

You will develop sales strategies, build a robust pipeline, and collaborate with underwriting, product development and marketing to ensure successful client onboarding and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in business development or sales within insurance.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and growing a client base.
• Strong knowledge of the South African insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand market penetration.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through networking and digital outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, intermediaries, corporate clients and partners.
• Conduct market research on trends, competitors and new product offerings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients showcasing value propositions.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development and marketing for onboarding and support.
• Negotiate terms and pricing to ensure profitability and alignment with objectives.
• Manage sales pipeline, forecast revenue and report KPIs in a remote setting.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Remote work

Education

Business/Marketing/Finance degree

Tools

CRM software

Digital outreach tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Business Development Manager to drive growth across South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on identifying new opportunities, strengthening broker partnerships, and expanding market share for our insurance products.

You will develop sales strategies, build a robust pipeline, and collaborate with underwriting, product development and marketing to ensure successful client onboarding and profitability.