Business Development Manager (Insurance) Full Time Job

Business Development Manager (Insurance) – Cape Town.

Do you have 3–4 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong track record of promoting long-term insurance solutions within the B2B market?

Our client specialises in Long-Term Insurance, with a particular focus on Credit Life Insurance, Group Funeral Cover, and Employer Group solutions. They are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Business Developer to identify new opportunities, open doors, and build lasting partnerships with clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your sales and business development expertise within a supportive, collaborative team environment, backed by a well-established organisation with a strong industry presence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in insurance sales and/or business development.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, industry practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and develop effective growth strategies.
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with clients, brokers, and key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Relevant insurance qualifications and regulatory certifications, including RE5 and/or RE1, will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the insurance sector
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve business targets
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients, brokers, and business partners
• Manage existing client portfolios and identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling products and services
• Collaborate closely with underwriting and operations teams to ensure efficient service delivery and client satisfaction
• Provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to clients and stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify business opportunities
• Analyse market data and industry insights to support strategic decision-making
• Identify and capitalise on emerging market opportunities to expand the business
• Assist in the development of marketing and promotional materials to support business development initiatives
• Work with the marketing team to create and execute targeted campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and generating leads
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and conferences to promote services and build industry relationships