Business Development Manager
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Job Location:
Nelspruit - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DETAILS OF THE VACANCY
Job Title Business Development Manager
Location Nelspruit
Salary Grade BDM
Reporting to Sales Regional Manager
Reporting staff Team of FSMs
Type of Position Permanent
Working hours Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 16h30
Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 12h30
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Key purpose is to lead Field Sales Managers (FSMs) and Independent Contractors (ICS) in identify optimal selling locations for high-quality sales of legal expenses insurance and funeral cover policies while ensuring adhering to Treating Customers Faily (TCF) principles.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Duties/ Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of team management including performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.
Manage staff performance and development initiatives.
Collaborate with Field Sales Managers to target Stop Order business and identify new facility opportunities.
Ensure that vehicles assigned to branches comply with company fleet procedures and performance targets.
Manage and maintain marketing and sales materials according to established company standards.
Inspire sales teams to exceed company sales targets through motivation and support.
Facilitate ongoing recruitment training and support for sales team leaders Field Sales Consultants and Field Sales Managers to ensure a consistently strong sales force.
Ensure sales teams operate in compliance with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and TCF principles prioritizing customer transparency and fairness.
MINIMUM CRITERIA AND PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES
EducationEssential: Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
Relevant qualification in Marketing and Sales is advantageousExperienceAt least 5 years of sales experience in the insurance sector.
At least 3 years as a sales Manager managing a team of Field Sales Mangers
A strong track record of working within the stop order market.
Skilled in building trust with FSMs and ICs and motivating them to meet targets
A completed FSB Regulatory exam will be an advantage
Personal Attributes
Honest reliable customer-focused and good with peoplePre-requisite
CompetenciesAnalytical detail-oriented with strong negotiation networking leadership and
presentation skills.OtherMust be willing to travel often.
Applicants must relocate at their own cost
Have a valid drivers license and a Public Drivers Permit (PDP)
Clear criminal record is of vital importance
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking
Ability
- The ability to split a task/problem into its component parts and use these ina logical and systematic manner to reveal the implications of the task/problem
Problem Solving Skills
- The ability to assess a complex situation and generate practical solutions
Time Management Skills
- The ability to cope with deadlines through prioritising work activities
Negotiation Skills
- The ability to communicate arguments logically and reach a mutually beneficialoutcome
Leadership Skills
- The ability to inspire others to achieve goals that empower them and benefit theCompany
Other Competencies
- A track record of quality sales and evidence of being results driven
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good customer service orientation
- Proven ability to build teams and maintain team cohesion
- Proven ability to organize coordinate and provide training coaching and counseling for sales agents/representatives supervisors and junior management
- Good management and leadership skills including compliance to FAIS and other regulatory and good governance requirements
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
To apply for this position send in your updated CV.
Contact PersonThembi Tambani on Email:
Reference NumberWhen submitting your application please quote reference numberSLP-075/25
Closing DateFriday 10 October 2025
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The companys intention is to promote equity through filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully an indication of race gender and disability status is required on your application.Please note that the employment of family relatives is strictly prohibited.
In the event of no internal applications having been received external applications will be considered.
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Scorpion Legal Protection is committed to protecting your privacy. Your information will be used properly lawfully securely and transparently for the purpose of recruitment processes. Scorpion Legal Protection has implemented appropriate technical and organisational information security measures to help keep your information secure accurate and current
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Salesforce
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
