Industry Research Assistant (Medical Aid Division)

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POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant diploma and/or degree in Sales Management / Business Management or similar field
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• 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.
• Ability to identify prospective clients.
• Present and speak clearly and confidently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literate, especially in relation to Excel, Power Point and MS Office suit.
• Exudes confidence in skills and ability to learn new skills.
• Exceptional professional presence.

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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 organizational 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 organizations.
• 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, organizational 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

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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