Market Developer
Mukuru · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on uncovering new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving business growth. If you're passionate about financial inclusion, customer-focused innovation, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing Drive Business Growth
- Champion the growth of Mukuru's Insurance offering across assigned markets.
- Increase customer acquisition, retention, and product adoption.
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to execute market growth strategies.
- Enhance customer awareness by ensuring teams effectively communicate product benefits and features.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen and optimize distribution channels.
Develop New Opportunities
- Research and identify new insurance and value-added service opportunities.
- Build business cases that support sustainable growth.
- Engage with potential partners and stakeholders to establish strategic relationships.
- Lead commercial negotiations and support partnership development.
Lead Projects and Execution
- Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure successful implementation.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and drive accountability.
- Collaborate with Operations, Product, Customer Service, and other teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Understand the Market
- Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitive activity.
- Analyse customer needs and market dynamics to support informed decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
Support Commercial Performance
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Assist with pricing reviews and commercial evaluations.
- Maintain strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
What We're Looking For Skills & Attributes
- Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and assess growth opportunities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong networking and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience
- Experience in Business Development, Market Development, Sales, Partnerships, or a related field.
- Exposure to Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Banking, or Payments is advantageous.
- Experience managing projects and working across multiple stakeholders is beneficial.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.