Job Description

Seeking a Business Development Manager with a passion for sales and strong relationship-building skills.
Our client, an innovative life insurer, is looking for a top-tier Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and develop strategic partnerships across multiple channels, including:
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What You'll Be Doing:

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Move sales prospects through the full sales cycle to close deals.
• Deliver compelling pitches - written, online, and in-person.
• Develop and execute high-impact sales campaigns with marketing support.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Attend and network at industry events, conferences, and seminars.
• Maintain and nurture a strong sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow-ups.
• Become a subject matter expert in retirement income strategies.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance and opportunities.

What You'll Need:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of financial services and insurance products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years in the financial services industry.
• Strong experience in sales, client service, or administration.
• CFP (Certified Financial Planner) qualification preferred.

Who You Are:

• Highly motivated and target-driven.
• A natural communicator with excellent presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management abilities.
• Client-focused and solutions-driven.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Adaptable to remote or hybrid work environments.

Location: Option to work in Johannesburg, or Cape Town, South Africa
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a deep understanding of financial services? If so, we want to hear from you!
This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate business development / sales professional to lead a team thats shaping the future of financial services and retirement income solutions. To apply, please send a detailed CV to