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We’re hiring Business Development Executives in Durban to help us expand our presence across South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and driving revenue growth within a rapidly growing market.

What you’ll do

• Outbound Outreach: Approaching and attracting potential customers – via phone calls, LinkedIn, email and other outbound demand generation tools we utilise, in order to develop a strong pipeline for the Sales Team.
• Opportunity Qualification: Uncovering and understanding customer pains and challenges with the view explaining how we can address those business challenges.
• Achieving Set Targets: Work to achieve daily, weekly and monthly goals through demand and lead generation – based on the number of meetings booked with Decision Makers.
• Relationship Building and Management: Engaging with Decision Makers at all levels and targeting businesses across various industries.
• Continuous Development: Learning to get an understanding of ConnexAI products and services.
  
  
  

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With roots established in 1903, Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd is today one of South Africa’s largest independent brokers, providing expert solutions that cover all your personal and business insurance and financial needs. Indwe Risk Services is always looking for passionate, dedicated and innovative people to work in an ambitious and professional working environment. Join our team and become part of the Indwe family. We require a Business Development Executive for our offices based in Durban who strives to grow market share by gaining Profitable New Business accounts.

Office Location: Durban

Employment Type: Permanent

• South African Regulatory framework of insurance/brokerage industry
• Customer Focus

Education Minimum:

• Higher Certificate in Insurance (NQF5)
• Level 4 FETC Short Term Insurance Qualification
• Matric
• Passed exam RE: Representatives

Experience Minimum:

• 7 - 10 Years

Ideal Education:

• Matric
• Passed exam RE: Representatives
• Level 4 FETC Short Term Insurance Qualification
• Higher Certificate in Insurance NQF5
• Post-matric qualification is an advantage (BComm Risk/Accounting, BBA)

Ideal Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in the insurance industry, with at least 5 years in Individual & Commercial Lines
• Experience in a brokerage environment
• Proven ability to successfully lead the Broking Operations function – Commercial and Personal Lines
• Proven ability to successfully lead the individual insurance function

Skills:

• Communication
• Influencing and negotiation
• Delegation
• Analytical ability
• Networking
• Presentation
• Decision making
• Time management
• Selling
• Ability to manage own work and outputs

Knowledge:

• Insurance and brokerage industry experience
• Comprehensive individual insurance product knowledge
• Marketing and sales principles
• Knowledge of products and services
• Technical insurance knowledge (Underwriting)

Personal Attributes:

• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Ability to effectively adapt to change
• Self-motivated
• Result-oriented
• Professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work according to set policies and procedures

• A minimum of 2 years proven experience in New Business Sales within Road Freight / Courier / Distribution
• A solid understanding of the market, competitors, and service offerings in this space
• A hunter mentality with a track record of consistently achieving new business targets
• The passion, energy, and drive to go after opportunities and close deals

• The opportunity to represent a well-established, fast-moving brand in the logistics space
• Unlimited room to prove yourself, earn big, and grow

• Matric
• Own Vehicle and Valid Drivers Licence
• Min 3 years sales experience in the Courier industry
• A solid Sales Track Record / proof of performance will be required
• Confident and Assertive
• Sound Business Development / External Sales experience
• A Go-getter and Hunter
• Strong Sales talent
• Good networks and understanding of the market
• Target driven
• Highly Customer Centric and Service Driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Ability to cold call, build a good rapport with clients, problem solving and find a practical-solutions, negotiate and close deals, work independently
• Ability to target corporate accounts

• Responsible for securing new clients within the corporate space
• Ability to prospect effectively in order to secure appointments with qualified leads
• Manage pipeline to ensure conversion rate is applied and revenue generated to reach targets
• Plan & execute approaches & pitches to clients
• Handle & overcome client objections
• Comfortable with presenting to clients
• Master and understand market trends and seasonality in the market.
• Proven success in your sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process
• Meet and exceed targets set in terms of contributing and generating revenue for the department
• Convert new relationships into repeat business
• Negotiate with the clients and prospective clients as per price guidelines given, looking to maximize profits
• Be able to execute negotiations through prospecting, cold calling, quantifying and closing deals
• Ability to converse with all levels of a client (Strategic, Tactical & Operational)
• Follow up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner
• You will develop and lead both short and long term strategies
• Promote the services and products
• Implement new clients successfully, adhering to SOP, SLA, KPI and RFQ requirements
• High administrative capability
• Record and report on customer details / sales visits
• Ensure weekly /monthly reports are up to date and submitted on time as required by business

Durban Clearing and Forwarding Executives, this is your chance!

Our client, one of the largest global logistics companies offering air and sea freight, project logistics, contract logistics, and tailored solutions, is looking for a strong Senior Business Development Expert within the industry to join their team in Durban. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven sales track record.

• Matric
• 3 years of Sales and Marketing related qualification at NQF Level 5
• 5 – 10 years of Clearing and Forwarding Sales experience

• Progressive sales executive experience
• Solid 5-year sales track record within clearing and forwarding
• Strong consultative selling skills
• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing principles
• Good knowledge of international trade principles
• Understanding of Air and Sea freight forwarding practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the local trading market and Incoterms
• Understanding tariff calculation concepts

• Facilitate processing of credit applications
• Implement strategies to meet sales performance targets
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates as required
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth
• Maintain and update client records
• Provide quarterly assessments of sales activities
• Acquire new business and expand among existing clients
• Open business development dialogues with strategic customers
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

If you fit this profile and have the required Clearing and Forwarding sales experience, we want to hear from you!

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Join a prestigious and dynamic financial services firm renowned for its commitment to innovation and client satisfaction. Our client is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their team. This opportunity offers an exciting chance to be part of a leading company in the financial services industry, driving growth and fostering lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quoting on new business requests for personal insurance where no cover is in place.
2. Issuing of policies once a client accepts a quotation.
3. Meeting monthly targets.
4. Keeping the client’s Brand Promise of meeting and exceeding client expectations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12
• FAIS Compliant / If not, the candidate will have to attend a Learnership to obtain necessary credits whilst employed at the company.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 0 – 3 years

Competencies Required for Achieving Core KPAs:

Behavioural Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Relationship building
• Interpersonal skills
• Task, time and detail-driven
• Rule orientation
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and organising
• Able to support and back up a busy team
• Friendly and co-operative
• Enthusiasm
• Attention to detail and methodical

Technical Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office)

Key Performance Areas:

• Establishing the insurance needs for clients and quoting them accordingly.
• Comparing current policies/quotations to our available products and quoting accordingly.
• Issuing of policies once clients accept quotations.
• Telephonic Sales.
• Working closely with consultants to sign up new clients.
• Proficient in Administration.
• Demonstrate Personal Competence.

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SUMMARY:

Business Development Executive - Property Software Solutions

Recruiter:

Emporium Human Capital

Job Ref:

POS25004

Date posted:

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Location:

Durban North, South Africa

Salary:

R35k - 40k per month + Commision

SUMMARY:

Business Development Executive - Property Software Solutions

POSITION INFO:

Business Development Executive – Property Software Solutions (POS25004)

DURBAN NORTH

R 35 000 to R 40 000 + commission (negotiable depending on experience )

Purpose:

Business Development for a leading Property Software Company it’s with H/O based in Cape Town. This is hybrid role so you can work from home. Previous experience in Business Development Executive role will be given preference especially within the Property market.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Accounting Experience / Background or qualification
• Previous experience in Property sector will be a bonus (rentals/sales etc)
• Previous Experience in Business Development role within Property of Software industry will be an advantage
• Sales and marketing administration, research and customer support
• Own reliable transport as there is travelling involved
• Ability/Facilities available to work from home – Hybrid Role based in Gauteng
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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