Job Description

• A Leader within the Financial Services Sector, is looking to grow their team and hire an experienced Business Developer to be based in Stellenbosch and Willowbridge. This will be a hybrid role with the option to work from home once settled into the role
• Our client has been a leader in South Africa’s insurance industry for 27 years, known for combining innovation with a strong human touch. Voted a Top Employer since 2022, we offer a vibrant, growth-focused workplace where high-performing, energetic individuals thrive. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to have you on the team
• This role focuses on growing the business insurance portfolio by building a short-term insurance book through prospecting and selling both personal and commercial lines

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead Generation

• Proactively identify and pursue potential business clients through various channels
• Make cold calls, network at events, gain referrals with your network
• Ability to research online to gain avenues for new leads
• Develop and maintain a good strong sales pipeline in order to achieve your sales objectives

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Completed Matric or a National Senior Certificate
• Valid driver’s license and own car
• Must have at least 1 years’ sales experience within b2b sales
• Previous experience in lead generation, client engagement and presentation
• Track record of achieving sales targets and building sales pipelines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, driven and able to work independently
• Exceptional problem-solving and negotiation abilities

Should you have previous experience as a FAIS representative the following is non-negotiable:

• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Date of first appointment – DOFA)
• RE5 (depending on Date of first appointment – DOFA)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-starter and entrepreneur mindset
• Strong Business Acumen
• Communication (verbal and written) in English
• Analytical, Numerical & mathematical skills
• Team supervisory skills
• Confident and enthusiastic self-starter who can take initiative
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team – balances team and individual responsibility, provides and accepts feedback
• Problem-solving skill
• Relationship management skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Resilience – Ability to work well under pressure in dynamic environment
• Flexible and adaptable
• Influential, concise, rational and practical communicator
• Creative flair and innovative thinker
• Discretion, judgment and high levels of trust