Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Mar 2, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Cigna is a global health service company, dedicated to helping the people we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security. Cigna has almost 40,000 employees who service over 80 million customer relationships around the world. Within its international division, a dedicated unit - headquartered in Belgium - focuses on the needs of International...
    Read more about this company

     

    Business Development Manager

    Purpose of the job/key objective

    As a member of our Business Development team, you will develop, implement and manage the strategy to grow our international portfolio profitably and achieve significant market share. This is both a challenging and exciting opportunity which requires you to develop a detailed understanding of every aspect of the local and international business and work with all our departments.The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Business Development – Cigna Africa and will be responsible for establishing and managing a distribution network of brokers/consultants and strategic partners to ensure profitable growth.

    Main duties/Responsibilities                                                                           

    • Generate and follow up new business leads to meet Business Development and profitability targets in line with overall strategy;
    • Develop proactive strategy, with regular reviews, maximising specific business opportunities as they arise;
    • Assess prospective clients’ existing insurance arrangements to identify and develop new business opportunities;
    • Build up and maintain distribution network of brokers/consultants and strategic partners;
    • Keep abreast of all developments in the market both client and competitor-related, contributing to new product development/business initiatives accordingly;
    • Liaise with other Cigna offices to develop cross sell opportunities;
    • Liaise with internal departments in line with established procedures to generate growth opportunities whilst maintaining a high level of service;
    • Participate in key projects as may be required
    • Accurate data base management of prospective clients and opportunities by means of CRM software (SFDC).

    Business Development Management Skills

    • Minimum 5 years of experience of Business Development in the insurance or healthcare sector
    • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal – 2nd European language a benefit
    • Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise fashion.
    • Ability to research, prepare and deliver client presentations in a range of formats and settings.
    • Effective relationship builder
    • Integrity, honesty, and a demonstrated capacity to take, stand and defend own position.
    • Excellent time management and project management skills
    • Excellent presentation skills
    • Experience in MS Office Suite
    • Fast thinker/problem solver with the ability to work in fast-paced environments
    • Team player, able to partner and collaborate with a large number of organizations and functions at all levels
    • Attention to detail
    • Business Development experience in the health insurance market, preferably with international exposure.
    • Experience in corporate Employee Benefits (group healthcare insurances) is essential.
    • Ability to work independently to achieve ambitious new business targets.
    • Numeracy and ability to analyse statistical information
    • High level consultative Business Development/Negotiation/Influencing
    • Highly Self-motivated, effective goal setting
    • Regulatory awareness

    All Business Development Managers (in addition to above):

    • Knowledge of processes, procedures and systems
    • Excellent business/product knowledge
    • Coaching skills
    • Organisational skills
    • Influencing skills
    • Supervisory skills
    • Leadership and management skills

    go to method of application »

    Recruiting Analyst

    Job Description

    Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Cigna Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail