Business Development Manager

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd

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Windhoek Until 10/6/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Provides specialist knowledge and executes account development strategies and sales business plans in order to achieve large-sized sales targets.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:


•Managing all contracted client deliveries relevant to each product line of the Corporate Business, including Group Risk Assurance, Investment portfolios and annuity structures.
•Managing client relationships proactively.
•Interpret fund fact sheets, investment manager performance reports and market commentary to advise clients on portfolio suitability.
•Providing alternative solutions and ensuring cross selling of products takes place.
•Managing a portfolio of existing clients and recommending enhanced products to suit clients’ needs.
•Conducting presentations to clients.
•Managing the sales pipeline and is responsible for the delivery of the new business sales targets as contracted.
•Responsible for the retention of existing clients, including renewal negotiations and competitor benchmarking.
•Reviewing client product portfolio regularly.
•Be the product owner for some of the corporate range of products. including liaison with actuarial, investment and legal stakeholders on product design.
•Keep abreast of Namibian pension fund legislation and broader investment market developments relevant to client portfolios.

The successful applicant should substantially meet the following requirements:


•Namibian Citizen
•B. Degree in Economics, Finance, Investment Management or Business Studies, plus 3 years' sales experience in pension fund/investment industry.
•A Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning/CFP or progress towards a CFA designation (Level I) would be an added advantage
•Solid working knowledge of investment concepts and annuity structures.
•An assertive self-starter with excellent organizing skills, with the ability to translate investment concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
•Good communication and presentation skills
•Well organized and attention to detail
•Excellent conflict handling skills

 

Skills

Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Evaluating Information, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Report Review, Sales Software, Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

Builds Networks

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

19 August 2026 , 23:59

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About this role

Summary

Manage client portfolios, develop sales strategies, and promote investment products.

Job title

Business Development Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Windhoek, Namibia; on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Action PlanningClient ManagementData AnalysisData InterpretationsOral CommunicationsReport ReviewSales Software

Preferred skills

CFA Level IFinancial Planning/CFP

Specializations

investment managementclient managementfinancial planningpension fund
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Windhoek, Namibia

On-site City