Business Development Manager

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

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Consults, advises and presents alternatives to the marketing managers on possible course of action, including identifying new business opportunities. Responsible for the design, development and execution of Direct Marketing & Lead Campaigns.

Minimum Requirements.
• A relevant Honours Degree with 3 to 5 years financial and or investment experience;
• Corporate/Business relationship management experience l;
• Asset management experience will be beneficial;
• Retail experience will be beneficial;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent networking skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Highly motivated and self-starter;
• Well organized and dynamic;
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of institutional business models and client segmentation
• Advanced communication, presentation and stakeholder influence skills.
• High level of commercial judgement and strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to operate independently at senior management interaction level.

Job Specification.
• Ensuring that all internal systems and work processes work effectively.
• Accountable for the direction and management of marketing, sales and promotion of the organization's products and services in designated market segments.
• Working with responsible business units to develop business plans and strategies to attain sales and profit objectives.
• Directing market research, product planning and advertising functions to accomplish organization objectives.
• Drive and effect education and training, presentations and proposals related to core business.
• Responsible for the monthly reporting and reconciliation process.
• Handling customer queries and attends to escalations. Effective Management of All existing Client Relationships within the Businesses.
• Acquire and Manage Effective Pipeline for new business across all Businesses.
• Drive Stakeholder Campaigns for both existing and future clients (business).
• Own and maximise the full commercial value of institutional client relationships across all OMIGNAM capabilities
• Identify and unlock opportunities across the entire client value chain, including liquidity solutions, long term investments, and alternative assets
• Drive cross selling and integration of multiple investment solutions within each client relationship
• Originate, structure, and convert large institutional mandates across pension funds, corporates, banks, and development finance institutions
• Lead end to end deal processes from opportunity identification through to mandate funding and implementation
• Build and maintain a high quality, strategic pipeline aligned to revenue and AUM growth objectives
• Engage at senior stakeholder level including boards, trustees, investment committees, and executive management
• Position OMIGNAM as a strategic investment partner through advisory led engagement rather than product led distribution

Skills

Action Planning, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Contract Management, Customer Value Proposition Development, Data Compilation, Data Management, Executing Plans, Functional Expertise, Global Procurement, Inventory Management Software, Legal Practices, Media Management, Oral Communications, Target Market Segmentation

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityManages Conflict

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

04 June 2026 , 23:59

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