What will you do?<\/p>\n
\tA position has become available for the Head of Business Development, Santam Direct.
\n\tWe are looking for an individual who is highly competent in both the operational and strategic aspects of Direct insurance and Direct Business Development. Someone who can work autonomously but will also be a key driver for the success of the wider team and functions.
\n\tThe position reports directly into the Head of Direct, Santam Client Solutions<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tDrive the strategic direction of business development and the partner space for Santam Direct.\u00a0
\n\tTo ensure that the \u00a0Santam Direct approved targets are reached \/ exceeded.\u00a0
\n\tResponsible to source partnerships which generate high quality leads and sales for Santam Direct
\n\tDraft and implement the commercial agreements in place with our partners to ensure a good profitable business relationship
\n\tResponsible for maintaining \u00a0positive relationships with Brokers, Referral partners and other business partners\u00a0
\n\tAbility to think strategically and create new opportunities, as well as the operational understanding to ensure delivery on those opportunities to the benefit of Santam Direct as well as the wider Commercial and Personal Business.\u00a0
\n\tSet and drive a high performance culture.\u00a0
\n\tLead a business development team to achieve their targets, implement efficient business processes and effectively manage team morale and performance
\n\tEffective management of the division\u2019s budget and its resources. Detailed understanding of the financial drivers of a business is key.\u00a0
\n\tBuild strategic and operational alliances with business units within.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
\tExperience and proven track record in Direct Business Development required
\n\tA minimum of 6- 8 years\u2019 experience in a direct environment, majority in business development and of which a minimum of 5 are at a senior management level
\n\tDegree in Finance, Economics or Commerce (advantageous)
\n\tInsurance qualification \u2013 minimum NQF5
\n\tMinimum 5 years Short Term Insurance experience (advantageous)
\n\tAble to travel extensively<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.sanlamcloud.co.za<\/p>\n
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