Strategic Insurance Growth Leader (Hybrid, Gauteng)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / travel allowance

Medical aid & retirement fund

International travel for training

Hybrid work arrangement

Sales and marketing resources

Performance reviews and career paths

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in Centurion, Gauteng. You will identify opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand the client base across life, short-term and health insurance products.

The role requires a strategic mindset, excellent sales acumen, and a track record of meeting targets. Hybrid work arrangement and travel within Gauteng are included.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline.
• - Minimum of 6 years in business development or sales within financial services or insurance.
• - Proven ability to achieve sales targets and grow market share.
• - Knowledge of SA insurance products (life, short-term, health).
• - Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• - Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• - Proficiency in CRM and MS Office.
• - Strategic thinking and execution.
• - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the insurance sector for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to hit revenue targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, brokers and partners.
• Conduct market research on trends, competition and product opportunities.
• Present and negotiate complex insurance solutions to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with underwriting, product development and marketing for seamless service delivery.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Monitor sales performance and report to senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

communication

negotiation

presentation

networking

CRM software

MS Office

strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in Centurion, Gauteng. You will identify opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand the client base across life, short-term and health insurance products.

The role requires a strategic mindset, excellent sales acumen, and a track record of meeting targets. Hybrid work arrangement and travel within Gauteng are included.