Business Development Officer
2026-04-15T10:54:11+00:00
SKM Africa
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https://skmafrica.co.za/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations
2026-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
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Company Overview
Since its founding, SKM has been a pioneer in the fields of business advisory, strategy, and tax consultancy. Today, we work together with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering firms to thrive, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive meaningful societal impact. Using cutting-edge management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital enterprises, and our diverse, multi-talented teams, we are committed to bringing about change and unlocking potential for all our clients in a variety of fields.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
- Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
- Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
- Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
- Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
- Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
- Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
- Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales within insurance or Brokers firm.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong understanding of insurance products and brokerage operations.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
- Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
- Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
- Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
- Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
- Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.
- Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
- Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.
- Business Development
- Sales
- Client Relationship Management
- Market Research
- Negotiation
- Presentation Skills
- Insurance Products Knowledge
- Brokerage Operations Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
- Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
SKM Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 21 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Company Overview
Since its founding, SKM has been a pioneer in the fields of business advisory, strategy, and tax consultancy. Today, we work together with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering firms to thrive, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive meaningful societal impact. Using cutting-edge management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital enterprises, and our diverse, multi-talented teams, we are committed to bringing about change and unlocking potential for all our clients in a variety of fields.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
- Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
- Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
- Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
- Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
- Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
- Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
- Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales within insurance or Brokers firm.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong understanding of insurance products and brokerage operations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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