Job Description

Hans Mahrt and Company

, a solutionist recruitment consultancy, is looking to fill the role of Business Development Consultant for a Major Insurance company in South Africa.

About the Role

As a Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for sourcing new business through pro-active new business generation activities, which include Lead Generation, networking, relationship building with internal and external stakeholders and other means of generating new business for the company.

The ideal candidate is a self starter, someone who uses initiative to find new clients and go above and beyond.

You will be required to source your own clients and build a network of referral agents, to provide you with a continuous source of potential clients.

Requirements

Matric/Grade 12 FAIS Credits (min 30 credits in short term insurance if date of first appointment is before 2010); or if date of first appointment is on or after 01/01/2010, a full recognised qualification as per the FSCA qualification list FAIS Regulatory examination for Representatives (RE5) 12 CPD (continuous professional development) points Minimum of 3 years' experience in selling short term insurance either as a broker agent or tied agent All required regulatory exams and accreditation Candidate must have his own transport (Car) and license

Duties and Responsibilities

Source sufficient lead generating opportunities to ensure 10 client quotes per week and 40 per month minimum Minimum requirement of 9 written policies per month Maintain and update your CRM Once a quote is requested the consultant must contact client in order to conduct a proper needs analysis and offer professional advice Sign up a minimum of 5 active lead referral agents Complete weekly reports that reflect leads, quotes and sales as well as the source of the leads, average premium, total premium and any other pertinent information which may be required from time to time Keep up to date and fully informed on product comparisons with opposition products Stay abreast of product changes and enhancements Be compliant in all activities in accordance with regulations and standards of all Insurance regulations and professional guidelines and ethics Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge in order to provide specialist, professional advice in all relevant business areas Maintain the required dress code and professional appearance

Compensation

Market related TCTC Basic Salary Uncapped Commission Incentives Cell Allowance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R15000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Qualification: Do you have an FSCA recognised qualification, such as Certificate in Short term insurance or Wealth Management?
Education:

High School (matric) (Preferred)
Experience:

Selling Short Term Insurance: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:

RE 5 Certificate (Required) COB Certificate for Personal Lines Insurance (Preferred)
Location:

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape (Preferred)
Work Location: In person