Job Summary
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business growth objectives in alignment with the company's overall goals and targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the banking sector, including but not limited to corporate clients, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to up-sell additional products and services.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential areas for expansion.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer service, to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote brand visibility and generate leads.
- Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, pipeline activity, and market insights to senior management.
- Stay updated on industry regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices to ensure adherence to banking standards and guidelines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics
- RE 5 qualified
- Proven track record of success in business development roles within the insurance, pension or banking financial services industry, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of banking products, services, and market dynamics in South Africa, particularly in Johannesburg.
- Excellent networking, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and key stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex data, identify opportunities, and develop actionable plans to drive business growth.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding targets and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and CRM software.
Kencorp Executive Search
2005
P O Box 136893 Alberton North
2-10
Recruiter
About
Kencorp Executive Search was founded early 2005 and offers the combined expertise of 20 years of experience. Kencorp specializes in sourcing and placing professional and experienced candidates in the Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, IT and Legal industries. We provide a fully comprehensive service including screening and reference checking for all our candidates which includes a candidate database and a guarantee period on all our candidates placed. This is to safe-guard you, our client, as well as the candidate and ensures that you are completely satisfied that you have made the right choice for your organization and that the candidate is happy in their new working environment.
Kencorp strives to bring you:
- Increased profits and sales
- Decreased costs
Kencorp is proud to be a member of APSO and runs the business strictly according to the APSO Code of Ethics. The Company prides itself in staff solutions for the ultimate results in Client needs and Candidate career choice. The aim is for successful permanent placements and Client/Candidate satisfaction. We are a BEE compliant company and have EME Certification.