Sales Lead

Date PostedJuly 22, 2026LocationMalaysiaCompanyEmerge Insurtech (M) Sdn BhdSalaryRM 6000 - 10000TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

We are hiring a Sales & Business Development Manager to drive new commercial business and grow the accounts we win. You will convert warm leads generated by our engine while also hunting for your own prospects. The role requires managing the client relationship end-to-end, supported by our technical and operations teams.

Responsibilities

  • Convert warm inbound leads
  • Originate and build own pipeline
  • Close deals and own renewals
  • Manage client relationships and cross-sell

Required Skills

  • 8+ years in insurance business development
  • Technical knowledge in Fire, Property, Marine, Surety, Employee Benefits
  • Strong closing and networking skills
  • Self-directed pipeline management

Job Details

What you'll do: - Convert warm leads. Work the inbound leads generated by our own brands and lead-gen engine — qualify fast, and close. - Originate. On top of inbound, build and work your own pipeline of commercial prospects — corporates, SMEs, and group buyers — through your network, referrals, and proactive prospecting. - Close. Own deals end to end: qualify, scope the opportunity, shape the placement strategy with the technical team, present terms, handle objections, and bring the account over the line. - Lead the client relationship. Be the trusted face for the client through placement and renewal while the technical team executes the underlying broking. - Own the renewal. You are ultimately responsible for closing every renewal on your accounts. - Grow the book. Retain and expand the accounts you win — identify cross-sell and adjacent lines. - Hit the number. Carry a new-business target and a retention target, and report pipeline and forecast accurately. Target industries: - Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Electronics & technology, Construction & infrastructure, Logistics & transport, Marine & shipping, Hospitality & F&B, Software & SaaS, Plantation & agriculture, Professional services, Financial services, Education, Retail & wholesale. Requirements: - 8+ years in insurance (Minimum 3 years) — broking, agency, or insurer business development — with a demonstrable record of winning commercial accounts. - Technical breadth across the main classes: Fire, Property, Marine, Surety, and Employee Benefits. - A closer's instinct: qualify hard, drive deals to a decision, and comfortable asking for the business. - A commercial network of existing relationships with corporate or SME buyers. - Self-direction to run your own pipeline and manage time effectively.