Remote Insurance Growth & Partnerships Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Commission & bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager for a fully remote role to expand its insurance client base across South Africa. You will identify opportunities, develop sales strategies, and nurture broker, agent, and corporate relationships from your home office.

The ideal candidate has strong sales acumen, deep knowledge of insurance products, and a proven track record of meeting targets. Remote work offers flexibility while contributing to a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in business development or sales within insurance.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new opportunities in the insurance sector.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans for growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and partners.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Understand customer needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development, and marketing teams.
• Prepare compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify growth areas.
• Negotiate and close deals with profitability and policy adherence.
• Provide regular sales reports to senior management.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Presentation

CRM software

Negotiation

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager for a fully remote role to expand its insurance client base across South Africa. You will identify opportunities, develop sales strategies, and nurture broker, agent, and corporate relationships from your home office.

The ideal candidate has strong sales acumen, deep knowledge of insurance products, and a proven track record of meeting targets. Remote work offers flexibility while contributing to a growing firm.