Strategic Business Development Officer

Support the sales team in meeting and exceeding their targets, driving business growth, and optimizing sales strategies within the Life Business. This role focuses on market intelligence, prospect identification, sales advisor product knowledge training, sales data analysis, and business expansion to maximize revenue and client acquisition.

Role Qualification:

Academic/Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from a reputable tertiary institution
• Professional qualifications (i.e. CII, CIIN or other of similar equivalence) will be an advantage.

Work Experience: 3-5 Years experience in Business Development, Sales or Corporate Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sales team in achieving growth and revenue targets by identifying and developing strategic sales opportunities.
• Facilitate training workshops on life insurance products to enhance product knowledge among Advisors and Business Managers.
• Any other activities assigned by the Head, Strategic Business Development & Data Analytics
• Team or Unit Head – Life Underwriting or Team Lead – Individual Life or Team Lead- Group Life and Head of Life Business.
• Identify and escalate operational and administrative challenges that may impact sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and company standards in all business activities.
• Collaborate with the sales team to build long-term customer relationships by understanding client needs and aligning solutions accordingly.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to analyse and interpret sales data to inform sales strategies.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Proactive, able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• High degree of professionalism and good business etiquette
• High level of integrity and work ethic