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.
- Deal with queries and provide information for sales and service issues.
- Identify new potential brokers and opportunities for business growth.
- Conduct product training with brokers – new and ongoing training.
- Schedule and attend 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.
- Facilitate the 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.
- Exhibit a 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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