H&B Business Development Manager

The Role

• Develop and manage a pipeline of existing WTW and “new to” WTW prospects.
• Identifies explicit and implied client needs by asking probing questions and understanding requirements.
• Ensure that client/prospect relationships are secure and financially sound, and that all parties have a clear understanding of WTW financial arrangements, policies and procedures.
• Works with wider H&B team to develop solutions that address client inefficiencies and improve the overall client experience.
• Ensure clients’ needs are accurately and completely communicated to the wider H&B.
• Raise awareness of WTW’s capabilities in the marketplace
• Adoption of WTW H&B value proposition and use of available Marketing materials.
• Responsible for local market insights and changes in current market dynamics that would affect the sales process.

• Build relationships with colleagues within and outside H&B to effectively collaborate on new sales and Cross sell opportunities and to bring to best value to clients.

• Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels

• Adoption of WTW sales Tracking tools and guidelines through CRM and any other WTW available tool.

• Work with H&B Leader to identify appropriate client segments and determine sales strategy.

• Ensures compliance with WTW guidelines and procedures; adherence to the compliance and Excellence Framework.

• Works with H&B Leader to develop and implement the strategy for business development on the level of individual provinces, as well as country-wide.

• Be primary accountable for penetrating the local market in obtaining new clients.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Utilize all sales tools and resources to successfully move prospects through the sales cycle.
• Track, analyze and present sales metrics.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree level education
• IFCE certified.
• Skilled at building effective relationships, at all levels, with clients, prospects and insurers.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, verbal and written.
• IT: Knowledge of standard Microsoft packages is essential.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to represent WTW with integrity and credibility
• From 5-10 years of experience in the Health & Benefits market and insurance broking
• Proven track record of obtaining completely new Health and Benefits clients in the large and mid-market client space.
• Deep understanding of local mid-sized and/or large employer market segment and their unique demands and purchasing style
• Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization.
• An executive presence with polished and well-developed communication skills
• Articulate with strong client facing abilities.
• Ability to generate leads and follow up to build a strong pipeline.
• Demonstrable sales process experience
• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively with team members in other practices at all levels to effectively close business.

Benefits

Medical and Life Insurance

Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Interview with hiring manager and team
• Stage 3: Offer and onboarding.

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WTW is an equal opportunity employer.