{"id":22406,"date":"2025-10-25T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/business-development-manager-7\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:09:11","slug":"business-development-manager-7","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=22406","title":{"rendered":"Business Development Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WHAT WILL YOU DO?<\/p>\n<p>\tThe successful candidate will drive, grow and develop the agriculture and educational segment within Santam.\u00a0Manage business development team to service and manage existing intermediary relationships.\u00a0Develop and position market presence with intermediaries, and within the agri and educational segments<\/p>\n<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop and influence team available to manage agri and educational segment<br \/>\n\tProduct development &amp; Technical support<br \/>\n\tPortfolio management for area of responsibility<br \/>\n\tDevelop markets for new business opportunities and develop and expand existing business<br \/>\n\tExplore and manage marketing initiatives<br \/>\n\tManaging training requirements<br \/>\n\tIdentify and develop product enhancements in accordance with market development<br \/>\n\tCommunicate new developments\/trends in agri and educational segment<br \/>\n\tExecute business development strategy<br \/>\n\tDevelop, maintain and contribute to processes for reporting including financial reporting<br \/>\n\tRepresent and manage and position agri and educational events and sponsorships<br \/>\n\tThought leadership<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<br \/>\n\tMinimum 10 years of related experience within the short-term insurance OR agricultural sector, with 5+ years in a leadership role.<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of the insurance industry and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships (advantageous)\u00a0<br \/>\n\tFAIS Compliance<br \/>\n\tStrong relationship marketing and networking skills<\/p>\n<p>BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n<p>\tDemonstrates a sound understanding of the business and\/or technical drivers influencing the department and applies this insight to improve performance.<br \/>\n\tTeamwork.<br \/>\n\tNavigates complex situations to reach mutually beneficial outcomes, balancing assertiveness with empathy.<br \/>\n\tCapable of convincing and guiding stakeholders towards desired outcomes through credibility and clear rationale.<\/p>\n<p>SKILLS<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong presentation skills<br \/>\n\tGood analytical skills<br \/>\n\tExcellent verbal and written communication.<br \/>\n\tProven ability to drive project timelines and manage deliverables effectively under pressure<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.sanlamcloud.co.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.sanlamcloud.co.za","_company_name":"Santam Insurance","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.santam.co.za","_company_tagline":"Santam Limited is the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, with a market share in excess of 22%, providing short-term insurance products through broker networks and direct sales channels. 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