Reporting to the Business Development Manager, a Business Development Officer (BDO) is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, driving sales growth, and building strong relationships with prospective clients. The role will involve promoting the company’s insurance products, generating leads, and working closely with internal teams to ensure that customer needs are met. The BDO will be an ambassador for the company’s brand and will play a key role in expanding market share while adhering to compliance standards set by the Insurance Act and other regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities or duties

• Achieve agreed upon sales targets within schedule.
• Assisting in introduction of new products and promoting them through regular visits and frequent communication with intermediaries, existing clients and prospects.
• Furnish management with weekly sales and movement report.
• Establishing and maintaining regular contact with current and prospective clients.
• Collecting and presenting relevant market intelligence with a view to possibly enhance internal competitive advantages.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance market, including products, competitors, and regulatory requirements (Insurance Act, solvency requirements).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build relationships and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Achieve agreed upon sales targets within schedule.
• Assisting in introduction of new products and promoting them through regular visits and frequent communication with intermediaries, existing clients and prospects.
• Furnish management with weekly sales and movement report.
• Establishing and maintaining regular contact with current and prospective clients.
• Collecting and presenting relevant market intelligence with a view to possibly enhance internal competitive advantages.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build relationships and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance market, including products, competitors, and regulatory requirements (Insurance Act, solvency requirements).