Business Development Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006610/YG

Date posted:

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and expansion in the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will identify new business opportunities, build strong relationships, and manage existing partnerships to achieve sales targets and expand market presence.
The focus is primarily Long-Term Insurance, specifically Credit Life Insurance, Group Funeral Cover, and Employer Groups.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the insurance market; develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue growth; build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and partners Manage existing business and identify cross-selling opportunities; collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery; provide excellent customer service and support Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments; analyze market data to inform business decisions; identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities Develop marketing and promotional materials to support sales efforts; collaborate with marketing team to create targeted campaigns; represent the company at industry events and conferences Requirements: 3+ years of experience in insurance business development or insurance sales Strong understanding of insurance products, markets, and regulations Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Proven track record of meeting sales targets and achieving revenue growth Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills Relevant insurance certifications (e.g. RE 5, RE 1) preferred To apply, please send your CV to Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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