Job Overview: As a Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering sales of Personal Lines, Agri and Commercial Business. Key responsibilities include achieving individual sales targets, dealing with customer queries, ensuring compliance with company procedures, and developing mutually beneficial working relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be proactive in achieving individual sales targets including prospecting, up selling and cross selling of Personal Lines/Commercial/Agri business.
* Deal with customer queries and refer unresolved/technical queries to relevant personnel.
* Ensure all systems and procedures as laid down by the Company are complied with.
* Accrue and maintain comprehensive up-to-date knowledge and information of the Company's commercial product range and compliance requirements.
* Work flexibly within the Sales Office and participate in various office tasks which may include going to the Mart.
* Provide relief to other Sales Offices in the region, as required.
* Develop mutually beneficial working relationships and work closely with local stakeholders to continuously enhance the overall service delivery to customers.
* Participate in account management initiatives for Commercial and Agri business.
* Take responsibility for individual outstanding debit/premium collections.
Requirements:
* Leaving Certificate or equivalent and/or a relevant third level qualification.
* Qualified to Approved Product Advisor (APA), Approved Product Professional (APP), Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) or Grandfathered Accreditation is desired.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
* Previous insurance/financial services experience would be advantageous.