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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

FirstRand Life Assurance LtdJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Description

To drive the growth of the business in partnership with Private Advisors, by delivering on strategy, project managing various business development activities and initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of the portfolio’s key objectives. Critical outputs of the role include identifying leads, supporting campaigns, and building relationships within assigned regions.

Hello Future Invest and Insure Business Development Manager,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our talented team in FR Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to ignite effective change.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Providing first-line support on escalations outside of turnaround time.
  • Managing all segment leadership requests.
  • Reporting on challenges within regions and managing expectations.
  • Managing the full process from quote submission to completion.
  • Supporting lead usage and seeking opportunities through adviser tools.
  • Driving campaign management for all newly launched campaigns, including launching, tracking, and maintaining momentum.
  • Tracking and contributing to the attainment of the monthly budget, reporting on progress, and developing strategies to close gaps.
  • Analyzing and developing implementation plans against forecasted financial budgets.
  • Developing tactical budgets to minimize expenditure and manage costs.
  • Building relationships to manage expectations, share knowledge, and create buy-in.
  • Upskilling and coaching frontline advisors on effective upselling techniques.
  • Implementing practices that enhance service delivery and efficiency.
  • Modeling and coaching behaviors that foster rewarding relationships, encourage innovation, and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Maintaining expertise on legislative changes, industry best practices, and advising relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with governance, risk management, and ethics policies.
  • Participating in management forums and cascading relevant information to the team.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies through project grouping and reusing enterprise capabilities.

Ideal candidate profile :

  • Degree or NQF Level qualification.
  • Investment and Long Term Insurance experience.
  • 2-3 years in a BDM sales role.
  • CFP qualification preferred.
  • Experience with platforms such as LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider).
  • What we offer :

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities.
  • A progressive and agile working environment.
  • Opportunities for innovation and ownership of initiatives.
  • We are looking for :

  • Adaptability and curiosity.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Deadline orientation.
  • Capability to handle pressure.
  • If interested, apply now to take the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

    All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information, which will be kept confidential unless required by law.

    Job Details

    Note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date below. Please submit your application ahead of time.

    Closing Date : 08 / 08 / 25

    All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information, which will be kept confidential unless required by law.

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