Industry Research Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client in the healthcare insurance is looking for a Industry research assistant , if you have the all the requirements listed below , kindly send us your CV.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role

The Industry and Research Assistant will focus on a specific target industry (Agriculture, Hospitality, Printing or Mining) as identified by the Company. In order to grow the footprint within this market, the incumbent conducts research, “opens doors”, sets up appointments and becomes an expert in the allocated target industry. This role will eventually become a sales role within the allocated niche market(s).

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research within specific niche market(s) allocated, to identify prospective clients, as per targets set.
• Focus on gaining access to the right type of organisational information, for sales and market development opportunities, by ensuring information gathered provides valuable insight to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in cold calling regarding prospective clients identified, as per target set.
• Be innovative in developing creative and new ways of sourcing information from clients and organisations.
• Act as an introduction point between clients identified within niche market(s) and senior staff, to ensure an increase in overall sales.
• Compile detailed reports on engagement with corporate stakeholders within respective industries.
• Travel to local as well as outlying regions for on-the-ground interaction with employers identified within niche markets, to gain access to meaningful information regarding employee benefits, organisational policies.
• Conduct broader industry research, through these interactions, with leading industry players and associations.
• Build relationships with clients and maintain same throughout.
• Provide information gathered to correct internal stakeholders, for needs analysis purposes.

Competencies

a)   Qualifications and requirements

• Grade 12.
• Relevant diploma and / or degree in Sales Management / Business Management or similar field (preferred).
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Willing to travel extensively.

b)   Experience

• At least 1-2 years of solid sales and/or marketing experience within the Financial / Healthcare industry beneficial.
• Between 1-2 years’ experience within identified niche market(s) beneficial.

c)   Skills

• Ability to identify prospective clients.
• Interact comfortably with a variety of personality types.
• Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Present and speak clearly and confidently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Has a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Resilience and results-focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Computer literate, especially in relation to Excel, Power Point and MS Office suit.

d)   Attributes and Behaviour

• Takes responsibility for their role and executes accordingly, with no prompting.
• Represents themselves in a way that conveys a good impression of the business.
• Exudes confidence in skills and ability to learn new skills.
• Exceptional professional presence.
• Self-driven, go-getter and assertive person who wants to achieve in life.
• Be disciplined, organised and maintain high standards.

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