Business Development Manager (Bloemfontein) - JG 7

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

New Business division, Tied Agency Distribution, has a position available for a Business Development Manager (JG7). The position will be based in Bloemfontein.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a specialist position, which is primarily responsible for the implementation and support of the Santam Tied Agent Model, together with the development and support of the Sanlam Short-Term Insurance Advisors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for business development and support functions.
• Assisting advisors in building profitable Short Term Insurance practices, through technical, product and sales support.
• Support growth strategies and maintain existing business supervision, compliance monitoring and vesting of new Short Term Advisors.
• Identifying advisors/practices/brokerages for on-boarding purposes – both in respect of the Sanlam Short Term Insurance and Santam Tied Agent platforms. Coordinating new Short Term advisors’ training and accreditation to enable them to provide advice on/and sell Personal and Commercial Lines products.
• Facilitating referrals were necessary.
 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric /Grade 12
• Short-term Insurance related qualification
• RE5 Certificate/FAIS compliant (120 credits on NQF level 4)
• Minimum 3+ years of Business Development experience 
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the short-term insurance (personal and commercial lines)

SKILLS

• Target orientated and results driven
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and solution focused
• Structured with good organizational skills
• Self-motivated/self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision
• Confident to influence, gain commitment and lead
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship and network building skills

COMPETENCIES

• Driving Strategy
• Commercial Orientation
• Client Focus
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Enabling Innovation
• Change Leadership
• Continuous Learning
• Talent-focused Leadership
• Talent Enablement
• Emotional Intelligence

Who are we?

Santam is Africa’s leading general insurance company with a market share exceeding 24% in South Africa, representing R41.3bn in GWP in 2024. With over 106 years of experience and the data depth to match we offer a great opportunity to transform complex information into powerful insights that shape products, pricing, and the future of insurance throughout the industry.

We’ve been named Top Employer for four consecutive years, recognised for our progressive people practices and unwavering commitment to helping our employees thrive, grow, and perform with purpose.

We’re looking for smart, curious minds who want to dig deep into data, ask bold questions, and build strategies that drive real meaningful change in the business.