Sales & Business Development Specialist

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sales & Business Development Specialist
Drive growth in commercial short-term insurance across transport logistics and goods-in-transit sectors.
R25000 per month.
Bedfordview Johannesburg Sector: Transport Logistics Goods-in-Transit Marine advantageous

About Our Client
A specialised non-life insurance provider offering bespoke risk solutions across South Africas commercial sector. The business focuses on high-risk industries such as transport logistics and goods-in-transit delivering tailored cover and client-centric advisory support. With continued expansion underway the company provides an opportunity to make a measurable impact in a technically demanding and fast-moving environment.

The Role: Sales & Business Development Specialist
This role exists to drive new business acquisition and portfolio growth across transport logistics goods-in-transit and related commercial insurance sectors. You will focus on identifying opportunities engaging decision-makers and structuring risk-appropriate solutions in collaboration with underwriting teams. The role combines strategic hunting with relationship-led advisory support to clients operating in complex high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

Bring 35 years of commercial short-term insurance sales experience into an environment focused on transport logistics and goods-in-transit.
Identify pursue and convert new business opportunities across fleet warehousing freight courier and broader logistics organisations.
Deliver tailored presentations and proposals aligned to detailed client risk profiles.
Generate and qualify leads through direct outreach networking and referrals.
Collaborate with underwriting and advisory teams to structure customised insurance solutions.
Maintain strong client relationships to support retention cross-selling and portfolio expansion.
Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets set by management.
Provide insights on industry shifts emerging risks and regulatory developments.

About You

35 years of experience in commercial short-term insurance sales.
FAIS compliant with RE5 and an NQF Level 4 in Short-Term Insurance.
Proven specialisation in transport logistics or goods-in-transit insurance.
Marine insurance experience is advantageous.
Strong understanding of underwriting risk assessment and claims processes.
The existing network within transport and logistics is advantageous.
Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
Strong interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex risk exposure.
Entrepreneurial disciplined and target-driven with a strong hunter mentality.
Confident using CRM systems and digital tools for lead management and reporting.

Sales & Business Development Specialist Drive growth in commercial short-term insurance across transport logistics and goods-in-transit sectors.R25000 per month. Bedfordview Johannesburg Sector: Transport Logistics Goods-in-Transit Marine advantageous About Our Client A specialised non-life insura...

Key Responsibilities

Bring 35 years of commercial short-term insurance sales experience into an environment focused on transport logistics and goods-in-transit.
Identify pursue and convert new business opportunities across fleet warehousing freight courier and broader logistics organisations.
Deliver tailored presentations and proposals aligned to detailed client risk profiles.
Generate and qualify leads through direct outreach networking and referrals.
Collaborate with underwriting and advisory teams to structure customised insurance solutions.
Maintain strong client relationships to support retention cross-selling and portfolio expansion.
Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets set by management.
Provide insights on industry shifts emerging risks and regulatory developments.

About You

35 years of experience in commercial short-term insurance sales.
FAIS compliant with RE5 and an NQF Level 4 in Short-Term Insurance.
Proven specialisation in transport logistics or goods-in-transit insurance.
Marine insurance experience is advantageous.
Strong understanding of underwriting risk assessment and claims processes.
The existing network within transport and logistics is advantageous.
Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
Strong interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex risk exposure.
Entrepreneurial disciplined and target-driven with a strong hunter mentality.
Confident using CRM systems and digital tools for lead management and reporting.