Business Development Manager â Insurance

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005568/Meg

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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

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

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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