Business Development Consultant | Sandton

Business Development Consultant | Sandton

Only for registered members Salary: ZAR 300000 - 400000 Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for driving business growth? Our client has an exceptional opportunity for a Business Development Consultant in the financial services sector. Business Development Consultants are committed, driven, results-oriented advisers who are able to work on their own as well as in a team environment writing business in accordance with targets laid down by the company. They primarily advise on motor and household domestic insurance. Responsibilities:

• Source sufficient lead generating opportunities to ensure 10 client quotes per week and 40 per month minimum.
• Achieve a minimum requirement of 8.5 written policies per month.
• Maintain and update your Lead Generation Matrix on a weekly basis.
• Contact clients to conduct a proper needs analysis and offer professional advice once a quote is requested.
• Sign up a minimum of 5 active lead referral agents.
• Complete weekly reports reflecting leads, quotes, sales, source of leads, average premium, total premium, and any other pertinent information.
• Stay informed on product comparisons with opposition products.
• Keep up to date with the company’s product changes and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards of the Insurance industry.
• Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge to provide specialist, professional advice in relevant business areas.
• Adhere to the required dress code and maintain a professional appearance.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• FAIS Credits (minimum 30 credits in short term insurance if date of first appointment is before 2010); or a full recognized qualification as per the FSCA qualification list if date of first appointment is on or after 01/01/2010.
• FAIS Regulatory examination for Representatives (RE5).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in selling short term insurance as a broker agent or tied agent.
• Call center agents not preferred unless they have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• All required regulatory exams and accreditation.
• One year’s proof of commission earnings (minimum R10 000.00 pm).
• Candidate must have his own transport (CAR) and license.
• Extensive knowledge of the Short-Term Insurance Industry.
• Thorough understanding of business principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle conflict.
• Risk assessment and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of insurance principles and practices.
• Customer and personal service skills.
• Familiarity with clerical and administrative procedures.
• Professional demeanor with prospects, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Presentation skills, both one-on-one and to groups.

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