Account Executive

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh South Africa is seeking candidates who can be a fit for "Account Executive" position specialised in insurance & brokerage to service its global clients based in SA. The position is based in Johannesburg office. This role combines disciplined insurance operations management and client service.

What can you expect?

In this position you will be working with other colleagues in the team in a client facing role dealing with various sector clients to assist with the provision of day to day service and renewal activities for all their insurance needs.

You may assist with preparing proposals and presentations, cultivating relationships with team members, clients and insurers.

What is in it for you?

• Collaborate with colleagues to create solutions that have an impact for clients and communities.
• Be part of a purpose driven team and an inclusive culture.
• Advance your skills with professional development, learning from talented colleagues and support in taking on new challenges.
• A dynamic work environment where you will engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver results for Marsh clients and unlock the potential of those around you and lead with humility.

We will count on you to:

• Maintain quality in all areas of client deliverables, including monitoring delivery and invoicing to ensure client is satisfied.
• Take a pro-active approach to all aspects of account management and service delivery to clients, ensuring client needs are identified and met in line with agreed service standards; (Client First Principles)
• Execute renewal/placement strategies in conjunction with placement colleagues in accordance with client instructions.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field
• Min 5 year of experience in insurance sector
• Proven experience in spesific sector industry and associated regulatory requirements
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
• A quantifiable history of business development success
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Strong communication skills, cross-functional team working perspective, detail-oriented, strong analytical thinking ability and planning skills
• MS Excel will be an advantage
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.