Business Development Officer - Insurance

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Providence, RI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Insurance • Real Estate • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy
The Role
Identify and develop new insurance business, meet revenue targets, prepare sales plans and proposals, present to clients, manage client relationships, handle claims and policy renewals, maintain sales records, support marketing and internal training, and prepare reports for underwriters.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company Description

BankSome Group is made up of highly talented, diverse and motivated people who are dedicated to re-defining the business of Construction, Real Estate, Insurance Brokerage, International health Insurance, Bricks & Blocks, Wood & Aluminium, Renewable Energy and Property Management. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and having presence in the United Kingdom and China. The company has developed a good business relationship with a vast network of experts around the world.

Job Description

  • Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for BGIB to an agreed annual target of 30 % of previous year invoiced revenue (to increase year on year).
  • Assist in developing a business plan and sales strategy that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
  •  Prepare action plans for self for effective search of new clients, sales leads and prospects.
  • Assist in the initiation, development and coordination of business presentations and action plans to penetrate new corporate clients.
  • Provides timely feedback to the Managing Director/Head of Sales regarding performance.
  • Maintains accurate records of all sales and activity.
  • Make presentations on set targets and review of previous and planned activities during the weekly sales meeting.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
  • Creates and conducts proposal presentations and ‘request for proposals’ (RFP) responses.
  •  Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
  • Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities are captured and explored.
  • Identify and resolve client complaints and enquires promptly.
  • Presenting product to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
  • Establish, maintain and follow-up on current client and potential client relationships; build client loyalty, obtain referrals and manage client database.
  • Facilitates at least one internal training in a year
  • Check insurance claims to solidify trust and safeguard the reputation
  • Preparing reports for insurance underwriters
  • Advising clients on making claims on their policies
  • Renewing or amending existing policies for clients
  • Marketing services
  • Collecting insurance premiums

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 2+ years Sales Administration and Analysis experience required, lead and/or supervisory experience preferred.
  • A strong background in Insurance
  • Effective leadership, development and training skills required.
  • Solid business acumen; ability to understand short and long-term consequences.
  • Skilled in developing clear, succinct articulation of communications objectives in the form of project briefs.
  • Strong presentation skills and persuasiveness.
  • Possesses teamwork, leadership and facilitation skills in order to cut across many diverse functional disciplines and regional cultures.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Possess strong business acumen.
  • Data driven and process oriented.
  • Strong customer satisfaction focus skills.
  • Knowledgeable on call center operations and product lines.

 

Additional Information

Pension, Hmo

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years Sales Administration and Analysis experience
  • Lead and/or supervisory experience
  • Strong background in Insurance
  • Effective leadership, development and training skills
  • Solid business acumen
  • Skilled in developing clear communications objectives and project briefs
  • Strong presentation and persuasive skills
  • Teamwork, leadership and facilitation skills across diverse functions
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Data driven and process oriented
  • Strong customer satisfaction focus
  • Knowledge of call center operations and product lines
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company

What We Do

BankSome Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations in the United Kingdom and China. The company provides integrated services across multiple sectors, including construction, real estate, insurance brokerage, renewable energy, and property management. By leveraging a global network of experts, the group delivers high-quality solutions in manufacturing and professional consultancy, focusing on innovation and excellence.

Similar Jobs

FourKites Logo FourKites

Enterprise Account Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Logistics • Machine Learning • Software • Transportation
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
475 Employees
140K-170K Annually

Samsara Logo Samsara

Consultant

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
4000 Employees
101K-153K Annually

Samsara Logo Samsara

Consultant

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
4000 Employees
101K-153K Annually

Samsara Logo Samsara

Engagement Services Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
4000 Employees
101K-153K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Granted Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Insurance • Mobile • Financial Services
New York, New York
23 Employees
Fortune Brands Innovations Thumbnail
Manufacturing
Deerfield, IL
10000 Employees
Amalgamated Sugar Thumbnail
Food • Greentech • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
Boise, Idaho
768 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account