Business Development Manager/ Broker Consultant
Our client, a well-established short-term insurance underwriting manager specializing in niche products, is seeking to recruit an Afrikaans speaking Business Development Manager/ Broker Consultant to join their dynamic Fourways, Johannesburg team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Acquire new broker partners and complete the broker application process
- Develop and maintain relationships with insurance partner’s BDMs
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with brokers
- Grow broker portfolios in terms of GWP and number of policies incepted monthly
- Dealing with queries and providing information for sales and service issues
- Identify new potential brokers and opportunities for business growth
- Conduct Product Training with Brokers – new and ongoing training
- Scheduling and attending meetings and broker site visits
- Keep detailed records and complete administrative tasks as required
- Prepare monthly reports for management
- Develop marketing strategies to increase profitability of the business
- Any other related duties as required by Management from time to time
- Facilitate sales process for brokers
- Meet targets set by management
- Actively participate in marketing and sales initiatives
- Maintain FAIS requirements in terms of Fit and Proper Requirements where required
- High degree of honesty and integrity as required by the FAIS Act
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Matric/Grade 12 Qualification or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years’ broker consulting experience in the short-term insurance financial services industry
- Experience in maintaining and growing a profitable short-term insurance portfolio and creating client-focused solutions and long-lasting relationships
- RE 5 advantageous
- FAIS credits for Short Term insurance advantageous
- Own car and valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Technical product knowledge with regards to short-term insurance
- A thorough understanding of the market, customers, products, and services available
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