Senior Insurance Biz Dev Lead — Hybrid, High Commission

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Commission

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Strong client network

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and expanding the current portfolio. You will lead a sales team, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with underwriting and service colleagues to ensure seamless onboarding and high client satisfaction.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in a related field, at least seven years in insurance-focused business development or sales, and proven

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Seven-plus years of proven experience in business development or sales within the insurance industry.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets.
• Excellent networking, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement innovative business development strategies to identify and acquire new clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Lead the sales process from lead generation to deal closure with a high conversion rate.
• Analyze market trends and client needs to identify new opportunities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with underwriting and service teams for seamless onboarding and client satisfaction.
• Set sales targets, monitor performance, and coach sales staff.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Manage the sales pipeline using CRM tools and provide regular activity forecasts.
• Contribute to overall strategic planning and brokerage growth.

Connaissances

Insurance industry knowledge

Client relationship management

Sales leadership

CRM (Salesforce)

Negotiation

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Business/Marketing/Finance

Outils

Salesforce CRM

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and expanding the current portfolio. You will lead a sales team, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with underwriting and service colleagues to ensure seamless onboarding and high client satisfaction.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in a related field, at least seven years in insurance-focused business development or sales, and proven