Business Development Manager (Medical Insurance)  (JB5842)
Johannesburg North, Gauteng
R1.5 to R1.8 Million Annually + Commission
Permanent

An established medical insurance provider is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives within the healthcare and insurance sector. This senior role is responsible for expanding market presence through broker, provider, and corporate partnerships, while driving revenue through structured sales strategies and long-term client relationships. Working closely with underwriting, operations, and marketing teams, the position focuses on delivering tailored medical insurance solutions aligned with market demand and business objectives

Minimum Requirements:
Proven experience in business development or senior sales within medical insurance, healthcare funding, or related financial services
Strong understanding of medical insurance products, benefit structures, and healthcare market dynamics
Demonstrated success in building and managing broker, provider, and corporate client relationships
Experience negotiating complex, high-value commercial contracts
Strong strategic sales planning and revenue growth capability
Ability to analyse market trends and competitor offerings to inform business strategy
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
High level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently

Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, develop, and execute new business opportunities to expand the medical insurance customer base
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with brokers, healthcare providers, and corporate clients
Develop and implement sales and business development strategies aligned to revenue and growth targets
Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and commercial agreements with new and existing clients
Manage and grow key accounts, ensuring client retention and long-term value
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to support informed decision-making
Collaborate with underwriting, operations, and marketing teams to design tailored insurance solutions
Provide market feedback to support product development and service improvement
Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking
Represent the business professionally in virtual meetings, presentations, and industry engagements

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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