3 Oct 2026

Business Development Executive at SKM Africa

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Job Description

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.

Business Development Executive

Job Description

  • Our client is an Investment Advisory & Risk Management Agency providing clients with tailored solutions across wealth management, investments, insurance, financial protection, and risk management.

About the Role

  • Our client is looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive business growth by identifying, developing, and converting new client opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in selling insurance and investment products, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to understand clients’ financial needs and introduce appropriate solutions. This is a sales and business development role within an agency environment, with a strong focus on client acquisition, relationship management, and achieving agreed sales targets.
  • The successful candidate will primarily engage with affluent and high-net-worth individuals, helping them access suitable investment, insurance, wealth management, and risk management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, prospect, and develop relationships with affluent and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Generate new business opportunities through referrals, networking, events, partnerships, and other prospecting channels.
  • Conduct client meetings to understand financial goals, wealth protection needs, investment objectives, and risk profiles.
  • Present and explain appropriate investment, insurance, wealth management, and financial protection solutions.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients and consistently follow up on opportunities.
  • Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for additional products and services.
  • Meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets.
  • Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and other client documentation.
  • Work closely with the firm’s advisory, operations, and client-service teams to ensure a smooth client experience.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, prospects, sales activities, and pipeline progress.
  • Stay informed about investment products, insurance solutions, market developments, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in client events, networking opportunities, seminars, and other business development initiatives.
  • Ensure all sales activities are conducted professionally and in accordance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.

Requirements

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance sales, investment sales, wealth management, or financial services.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate leads and convert prospects into clients.
  • Strong understanding of insurance and investment products.
  • Experience dealing with affluent or high-net-worth clients is an added advantage.
  • Professional qualifications in Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, Risk Management, or Wealth Management are an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong relationship-management and networking abilities.
  • Self-motivated, target-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
  • Professional appearance and confidence in dealing with senior executives, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs and business opportunities.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple client relationships and sales opportunities.

Benefits

What the Client Offers

  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients and sophisticated financial solutions.
  • Professional development and product training.
  • Opportunities for career growth within the investment advisory and financial services sector.
  • A performance-driven and relationship-focused working environment


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : October 7, 2026





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