New Business Development Executive

Posting Description:
**New Business Development Executive - Corporate**

Aon South Africa is recruiting a New Business Development Executive in our Corporate department, based on a hybrid basis from our head office in Sandton. The role of the Business Development Executive is to identify new business opportunities, organize initial client meetings and support the drive for new revenue streams.

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**
- Look out for new business opportunities for Corporate and Aon Global Client Network (AGCN)
- Responsible for RFP’s/Tenders submissions in respect of Corporate and Aon Global Client Network (AGCN)
- Works with Client Managers/ Account Executives to ensure professional response to RFP/Tender submissions
- Work with Growth Operations team to ensure high quality new business reports
- Creates and maintains a healthy new business pipeline for Corporate and AGCN
- Create new business growth plans for Corporate and AGCN
- Identify cross-sell opportunities/harmonies and work with solution line leadership to drive growth priorities execution
- Work with the Broking team to find opportunities for placement revenue streams
- Builds trust relationships with potential future clients.
- Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in order to be able to articulate solutions to clients

**How this opportunity is different**

With plenty of future career opportunities across the Aon network, you will be given the opportunity to develop your career within a fast-growing global business.

Our people are the heartbeat of our firm. Our passion for clients is what unites us, drives us and brings out the best in us. Across Aon, we create a culture of opportunity for our colleagues — driven by collaboration and innovation. Ultimately, Aon colleagues are more relevant, more connected, and more valued in ways that enable them to achieve their full professional potential.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**

**Qualifications.**
- A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree is preferable
- Must be registered as a representative with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS Act
- Must be registered as a licentiate with the IISA

**Knowledge.**
- A comprehensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets.
- An in-depth strategic knowledge of industry and business strategies and company goals.
- Excellent knowledge of policy wordings.
- Computer literacy with advanced know-how in MS Word and Excel.

**Skills and Attributes.**
- Possesses advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities
- Ability to confidently articulate Aon’s value proposition and how it differentiates Aon and benefits future clients.
- Well-developed negotiating and persuading skills.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in and with teams.

**Experience.**
- Have a minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience in a similar or related role

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

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