Senior Business Development Executive

Hire Resolve

  • Germiston, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Development Specialist / Executive Broker to join our team in Bedfordview within the Short-Term Insurance Brokerage industry. In this executive-level role, we are looking for a professional with 15-20 years of Commercial and Corporate insurance experience and exceptional business development skills. This is a key position where you will drive portfolio growth, expand our corporate client base, and deliver tailored risk and insurance solutions.ResponsibilitiesDrive Business Growth: Identify, develop, and convert new commercial and corporate insurance opportunities to expand the client portfolio.Client Portfolio Management: Manage a book of high-value commercial and corporate clients, ensuring exceptional service, retention, and growth.Tailored Insurance Solutions: Structure and deliver bespoke short-term insurance products that meet complex commercial and corporate client needs.Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within client organisations.Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to proactively adapt business strategies.Sales Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute targeted business development strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with underwriting, claims, and operational teams to ensure smooth client servicing and risk management.Compliance & Risk: Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements (RE1, COB) and internal company policies.Reporting & Analytics: Provide regular reports on business performance, pipeline development, and client activity to senior management.Mentorship & Leadership: Guide and support junior brokers or team members where applicable, fostering knowledge transfer and best practices.Qualifications & Regulatory RequirementsRegulatory Examination (RE1)NQF Level 5: Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (minimum)NQF Level 6: Diploma in Short-Term Insurance (advantageous)NQF Level 7: BCom in Short-Term Insurance / Risk / Insurance & Risk Management (preferred / executive-level)Class of Business (COB) Certification in:Short-Term Insurance: Commercial LinesShort-Term Insurance: Corporate / Specialist RiskExperience15 - 20 years progressive experience in short-term insurance, with a strong focus on Commercial and Corporate clientsDemonstrated success in building and managing large, complex client portfoliosProven track record of executive-level sales and business development in insurance/reinsuranceExperience engaging with executives, boards, and senior stakeholders in client organisationsDeep industry relationships across corporate South AfricaKey Competencies & SkillsStrategic business development and portfolio growth leadershipAdvanced knowledge of risk management and complex insurance structuringStrong negotiation skills with proven ability to close multi-million rand dealsExecutive-level relationship building and networking acumenAbility to craft bespoke solutions for complex risk environmentsExcellent presentation and executive communication skillsCommercially astute with ability to drive profitability and growth
Benefits
  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
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or email us your CV: * Please use "Business Development Executive" as your subject line when applying via emailWe will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any futureHire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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