Assistant Business Development Manager

Company: LifeCo Life Company
Location: Blantyre
Reports to: Life Manager

LifeCo Life is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Business Development Manager.

About the Role

As an Assistant Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the company’s growth objectives through targeted sales and business development activities. You will be responsible for generating new business, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and supporting the execution of comprehensive business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sales initiatives and secure new clients in line with set sales targets.
• Network with stakeholders to support company growth initiatives.
• Deliver after-sales service and respond to client inquiries or complaints.
• Assist in market research, analysis, and the formulation of annual business development and sales strategies.
• Support the creative development of promotional materials and marketing projects, including website content and campaigns.
• Analyze sales data to forecast trends and guide management in sales planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, especially FSA directives regarding fair treatment of customers and product disclosures.
• Support the development and review of new products and propose innovative distribution strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Business Development and Sales within the Life and Pension Industry.
• Diploma in Marketing (CIM), Insurance, or Business Management.
• A first university degree in any relevant field.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office products.

Competencies

• Mature, well-groomed, and trustworthy with a competitive attitude and a team player mindset.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and positive outlook.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both face-to-face and by telephone.
• Confident, hardworking, and enthusiastic.
• Clean and valid driver’s license

Please submit your applications to careers@lifeco.mw by Monday, 24 November 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted