Business Development Consultant - Gauteng at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• To grow the existing Simeka Health book through the identification and acquisition of new corporate health clients nationally. Simeka Health provides best advice regarding health and wellness solutions to meet the needs of corporate employers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow the client base against defined sales targets, through overall sales strategies and plans.
• Actively drive sales through ongoing relationship building and engagement with new and existing clients.  
• Provide input into the Simeka Health business strategy with a focus on the development of business growth strategies and execution against these.
• Conduct research on the corporate employer market, staying abreast of competitor landscape and shifting Corporate needs to identify prospective clients 
• Provide input into marketing strategies to promote Simeka Health and engage identified target clients and audiences.  
• Provide Health solution strategy support and advice to help Employers achieve the outcomes they seek and meet employee needs
• Be part of the negotiating process regarding pricing and oversee new business on-boarding in conjunction with product partners and servicing teams.  
• Act as the primary point of contact and relationship to establish Simeka Health as the preferred Health advisory service to the Employer
• Report against growth strategies and targets
• Adhere to sound risk and governance management practices
• Have / maintain a thorough understanding of applicable legislation affecting Sanlam Corporate products and services
• Relationship building 
• Develop interpersonal relationships within Simeka Health to ensure sound team dynamics and delivery of ongoing servicing support to client accounts.
• Have / maintain an in-depth knowledge of products.
• Have / maintain an in-depth knowledge of competitors in the market 

Qualification and Experience

• A post Matric qualification (Degree highly preferable)
• RE5
• FAIS and CMS accreditation required
• Own car and driver’s license 
• Minimum of 3 years corporate healthcare sales experience is required

Knowledge and Skills

• A proven track record of being successful in a sales in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of healthcare and wider financial services industry and process
• Product knowledge and understanding of all healthcare related products and services.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)