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Marsh South Africa is seeking candidates who can be a fit for "Account Executive" position specialised in insurance & brokerage to service its global clients based in SA. The position is based in Johannesburg office. This role combines disciplined insurance operations management and client service.
What can you expect?
In this position you will be working with other colleagues in the team in a client facing role dealing with various sector clients to assist with the provision of day to day service and renewal activities for all their insurance needs.
You may assist with preparing proposals and presentations, cultivating relationships with team members, clients and insurers.
What is in it for you?
Collaborate with colleagues to create solutions that have an impact for clients and communities.
Be part of a purpose driven team and an inclusive culture.
Advance your skills with professional development, learning from talented colleagues and support in taking on new challenges.
A dynamic work environment where you will engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver results for Marsh clients and unlock the potential of those around you and lead with humility.
We will count on you to:
Maintain quality in all areas of client deliverables, including monitoring delivery and invoicing to ensure client is satisfied.
Take a pro-active approach to all aspects of account management and service delivery to clients, ensuring client needs are identified and met in line with agreed service standards; (Client First Principles)
Execute renewal/placement strategies in conjunction with placement colleagues in accordance with client instructions.
What you need to have:
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field
Min 5 year of experience in insurance sector
Proven experience in spesific sector industry and associated regulatory requirements
Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
A quantifiable history of business development success
The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
Strong communication skills, cross-functional team working perspective, detail-oriented, strong analytical thinking ability and planning skills
MS Excel will be an advantage
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the insurance sector
- Proven experience in specific industry sector and associated regulatory requirements
- Experience with client service, account management, renewals and placement strategies
- Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple engagements
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts
- Quantifiable history of business development success
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- Strong English communication skills, written and spoken
- MS Excel
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
