Job Details

Job Description

Vacancy title:

Business Development Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Insurance , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Buttress Insurance Brokers

Deadline of this Job:

Wednesday, April 17 2024

Duty Station:

Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:

Buttress Insurance Brokers has vast experience in the insurance industry, with specialised expertise in health insurance service that we offer to corporate and SME companies as well as individuals in Zambia. We pride ourselves on supplying independent clear concise advice and work very closely with our clients to deliver the right cover for their needs.

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with a proven track record of high performance in the life insurance industry to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing and maximizing our sales team potential, drafting sales plans and justifying those plans to the top management.

Other Responsibilities: –

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team.
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence.
• Forming an efficient sales team, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required.

• Degree in Marketing and Sales or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience at management level.
• MBA will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of Generating sales leads and converting leads into sales.
• Must demonstrate Successful previous experience as a Business Development Manager in a life insurance or financial service company consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication and influence credibly at all levels of client organization or individuals levels.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Must have strong business sense and industry expertise.• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Interested candidates should send their CVs