Business Development Manager

Description

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.

Requirements

MINIMUM CRITERIA AND PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES

Education Essential : Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.

Relevant qualification in Marketing and Sales is advantageous Experience At 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 people Pre-requisite

Competencies Analytical detail-oriented with strong negotiation networking leadership and

presentation skills. Other Must 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

Time Management Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Other Competencies

APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

To apply for this position send in your updated CV.

Contact PersonThembi Tambani on Email :

Reference Number When submitting your application please quote reference number SLP-075 / 25

Closing Date Friday 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

Work Level

Mid-Level

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Nelspruit

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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1