BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Bestmed Eastern Cape has an opportunity available for a Business Consultant position in the Advisor Sales Channel Department.

 
Job purpose: Responsibility and accountability for executing advisor training, support and relationship building in order for Bestmed to be positioned as the Scheme of choice for the Intermediary and their clients. To implement effective strategies that will position the Advisor Sales Channel as the delivery structure of Bestmed activities with particular emphasis on the achievement of growing Bestmed’s membership.

 
The successful candidate should have:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Maths Literacy (Mathematics on a symbol E or higher. Maths Literacy on a symbol C or higher)
• Diploma or Degree in Sales/Marketing/Business Management or Customer Relations
• Minimum 4 years in sales/customer relationship management within the Financial Services Industry
• Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle
  

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with allocated brokers. 
• Driving business growth by identifying new broker opportunities, recruiting new brokerages, and supporting brokers in growing membership within their portfolios.
• Responsible for promoting the scheme's products and value proposition in the market while attracting and retaining a healthy risk pool that contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Scheme.
• Ensure brokers remain informed about product benefits, benefit changes, underwriting rules, compliance requirements, and industry developments through regular training and communication.
• Provides ongoing service and operational support by assisting with membership-related queries, facilitating issue resolution, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure a positive broker and member experience.
• The role also involves gathering market intelligence, monitoring competitor activity, identifying business opportunities, and providing feedback to management on market trends and broker needs.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements while maintaining accurate records, reporting on activities and performance, and tracking key business objectives. 

Bestmed is a non-profit, mutual, self-administered medical scheme registered with the Council for Medical Schemes. We have been providing healthcare to the lives of South Africans for over 60 years. We are the largest self-administered scheme and the fourth largest open medical scheme in South Africa.

 
Bestmed offers an exceptional benefit programme and competitive packages, including:

• 23 days annual leave
• a workday of only 8 hours, including a 30 minute lunch break.
• Permanent employees have the options under our corporate umbrella fund, which includes life cover, disability benefits, funeral cover and pension fund.
• Permanent employees also have access to medical aid.
• Access to training and development opportunities are plentiful.
• Office benefits include, free Wi-Fi, an on-site gym, and a wellness programme.

 
We are committed to ensuring that all employees have opportunities for professional development, as well as fair compensation and employee benefits. We are also committed to ensuring a pleasant and mutual work environment, where innovation is welcomed and encouraged. As such, we reinforce a culture of zero tolerance towards any forms of inappropriate behaviour, abuse (including abuse of power, privilege or trust), harassment, or exploitation of any kind to safeguard our members, employees and partners. All employees are required to share in this commitment through our Code of Conduct.

Bestmed is an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and we are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. We conduct the most appropriate pre-employment assessments and verification checks to ensure that high standards are maintained.

 
Bestmed reserves the right to schedule and cancel assessments and interviews. Bestmed also reserves the right not to make a placement.

If you are willing to lead the way, go the extra mile, do the right thing, be upbeat and play for the team…you may be the perfect candidate to join a journey that is Personally Yours with Bestmed!