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Senior Account Executive-Strategic Broking​/Client Advisory | Umhlanga

Job in Durban, 3611, South Africa
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.

What

Makes 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.
What You Bring:
  • 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.
What you would be doing:
  • 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
How do we measure your success?
  • 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
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