Senior Account Executive-Strategic Broking/Client Advisory | Umhlanga
Job in
Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
The Simah Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
-
Sales
Client Relationship Management, Insurance Sales, Account Manager, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Account Executive – Strategic broking/ Client Advisory | Umhlanga
Are you ready to elevate your career in a role that blends strategic client engagement with leadership exposure? We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive to join our high-performing team, working directly alongside the Managing Director to shape the future of our client relationships. This is more than a sales role — it’s a trusted advisory position focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions to niche corporate clients.
WhatMakes This Role Exceptional:
- Strategic Influence:
Collaborate with the MD on key accounts and business initiatives. - Client-Centric Advisory:
Provide expert guidance, not just products — become a true advisor to your clients. - Leadership Exposure:
Be at the heart of decision-making, with a clear path to future leadership opportunities. - High-Impact Portfolio:
Manage and grow relationships with some of our most valued corporate clients.
- Fit for
Purpose:
Proven experience in corporate insurance or financial advisory. - Strategic:
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand complex client needs and craft strategic solutions. - Vigorous:
Confidence in leveraging technology to enhance client service and streamline processes. - Considered: A strong networker who thrives in high-trust environments.
- Ambition to grow into a strategic leadership role.
- Maintaining and growing current target clients
- Own and grow a high-value portfolio
- Use analytics to assess profitability and risk.
- Influence insurer negotiations to enhance portfolio value.
- Beyond servicing, Senior Account Executives should act as strategic advisors to key clients
- Interrogate client's 'traditional' insurance structures and propose alternatives
- Build a relationship with the risk team and the client's Risk Managers to identify opportunities and risks
- Keep up to date with competitors and client industry changes.
- Identify new products in the market – identify which key clients need them
- Drive and manage debtors to ensure timeous collection of premiums to earn additional interest
- Reach organic growth targets
- Total portfolio managed
- Profitability margin per client.
- % increase in key client portfolio value
- % of portfolio with strategic structures (e.g., aggregate excess, burning cost).
- Number of insights generated from key client data.
- Number of strategic account plans developed and executed per key clients.
- Key client retention rate year-on-year."Deaths; but we need to close the line properly.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×