Business Development Manager

Do you like creating winning sales strategies, and executing them flawlessly? Do you have a strong and successful record of generating leads?Would you like to work with an organisation who offer a friendly and rewarding environment, where development opportunities are limitless? If so, then we want to hear from you!

The Company:

At Diaspora Insurance we pride ourselves in providing specialist and bespoke risk solutions to transnational citizens otherwise called Expatriates or Diasporans. Diasporans' personal and family protection needs be it funeral cover, medical insurance or specialist international students' medical insurance are diverse and complex. At Diaspora Insurance, your global family protection needs are our sole focus.

We are seeking a passionate, outgoing, and driven Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive to join our marketing team. You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious firm focused on making a huge impact on the African diasporas in terms of managing their insurable risks.

Employee Benefits:

• £28k - £33k basic plus Up to £15k OTE
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working/remote working
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employer pension scheme
• Holiday pay

We are looking for a candidate who is well-versed in the Zimbabwean, Zambian or South African communities in the United Kingdom. The position would be ideal for someone who has worked in a Business Development role within insurance, franchise, sales agent, distributor, or merchant network.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Generating leads for the call centre sales team.
• Recruiting and managing teams of field-based sales agents serving the target Zimbabwean, Zambian or South African diaspora communities in the UK.
• Exhibiting and promoting the business at events/festivals by the target clients.
• Building relationships with key figures in the communities.
• Recruiting brand ambassadors, influencers and leads generators.
• Personal sales and sales responsibility.
• Lead change in culture and increase sales skills.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, drive efficiencies and improve competitiveness
• Report on the daily performance of the team.
• Ensure all processes and systems are used extensively by the team and that all company protocols are followed.
• Ensure company standards and values are implemented at all times
• Ensure we are leading the market with exceptional customer services, product knowledge and sales activities.

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Business Development Officer are:

• Minimum of NVQ in Business Admin, Sales or Marketing.
• A marketing degree or a CII or any insurance qualification would be an advantage
• Business Development: at least 3 years (Required).
• Experience in promoting business through social media & online platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube, online TV/newspapers
• Knowledge of the Zimbabwean, Zambian or South African diasporas in the UK. Being originally from Africa is an added advantage.
• Experience in generating leads for the sales team.
• Experience in working in the insurance/financial services industry.
• Experience in working with community groups.
• Innovative thinker, drive, determination and focus on success
• An experienced and effective negotiator.
• Ability to cross-sell whilst identifying new opportunities to maximise revenue and deliver profitable sales.
• Enthused and skilled at cold calling and breaking down barriers.
• An exceptional team player.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious with exceptional levels of work ethic and drive.
• A competitive, self-motivated and numbers-focused individual.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.

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