Business Development Executive
Marsh McLennan
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and pro-actively seek out New Business opportunities
- Put together appropriate proposals and present these to client timeously
- Secure letters of appointment and place cover as required by clients
- Provide clients with technically sound advice
- Handover all files (electronic and manual) to the Service Team as per agreed standard
- Maintain and update information on Marsh Force as per agreed standard
- Attend all meetings as agreed
- Participate in developing the New Business Strategy and Marketing Plan for the business area
- Meet or exceed the agreed income targets
- Ensure effective cross-selling between Marsh divisions
- Provide technical support / assistance to office and other staff as required
- Develop relationships with markets and Key Client decision makers
Requirements
- Relevant Insurance qualification ACII / HCII or Fellowship
- Regulatory exam
- Proof of credits from INSETA
- D.O.F.A certificate from the FSB
- Matric certificate
- Mathematical and computer literacy (MS Office, specifically strong Excel and PowerPoint skills)
- Minimum 5 years New Business experience in a mid-market Insurance environment
- Proven Technical understanding of classes in mid-market insurance environment
- Proven success track record in career history, of success in a New Business position
- Own transport and drivers’ license
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
New Business developmentTechnical understanding of insurance classesProposal writingCross-sellingMathematical literacyComputer literacyExcelPowerPoint
Soft skills
Client relationship managementCommunicationPresentation skillsTeam collaborationStrategic thinkingTime management
Certifications
ACIIHCIIFellowshipRegulatory examINSETA creditsD.O.F.A certificateMatric certificate