Business Development Executive

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloos innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

We are seeking a talented and driven Business Development Executive to join our team at Igloo Insure. This full-time role is based in Kuala Lumpur and will play a crucial part in driving new business growth for our organisation. The role requires 75% seeking new businesses and 25% client account servicing.

Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify new market trends, customer needs, and business opportunities.
• Analyze competitors and stay updated on industry developments.

Lead Generation & Prospecting:

• Identify and approach potential clients through cold calls, emails, networking, and other outreach methods.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Reactivates & engages dormant agents, business partners and sales agencies to increase overall activity ratio
• Achieves recruitment target of new business partners such as insurance agents, sales agencies and corporate accounts

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand client requirements and propose tailored solutions.
• Act as a point of contact for client inquiries and ensure satisfaction.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, prospects, and client communications.
• Provide regular reports on business development activities, pipeline progress, and revenue forecasts.
• Report and work closely with the reporting manager.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with internal teams, such as marketing, product, and operations, to deliver optimal client solutions.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience in sales, marketing, or business development (2+ years preferred)
• Familiarity in the insurance industry. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and identify growth opportunities
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently