Insurance Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the Insurance Brokerage Industry is in need of a Business Development Manager

This position is in charge of the setting and achievement of sales and revenue
targets for the Insurance Brokerage firm. 

We would also consider someone who has been a team leader in an insurance company. 

They will manage at least 10 sales people under them with pressure to deliver high retail volumes. 

People who have managed Direct Sales Representatives either in a bank or in insurance can also be considered. 

High energy and high strategic and innovative thinking is highly required.

At this level we are looking at people who can sell and high preference will be given to candidates who have worked in either an insurance firm or a brokerage firm. 

They should have a good list of clients they are currently servicing and must be of good standing and with good references/background checks. 

Our clients Insurance Brokerage is a new concept that will require energetic and passionate people to pitch. They require sales persons for Corporate, Retail, Channels, and Health. 

The prior interaction of the candidate with any particular line they are applying for will be an added advantage

Responsibilities include: 

• Drive direct sales and revenues 
• Develop the Direct Marketing Strategies 
• Develop a direct customer database 
• Plan and execute activations (offline and online where applicable) 
• Manage and lead direct sales team 

Key Performance Indicators 

• Achievement and exceeding of sales and revenue targets 
• Increased brand visibility 
• A big data base of clients 
• Level of success of activations done 
• A motivated and high performing sales team 

Technical Qualifications 

• A first degree ideally in a business related field
  At least 4 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing in a managerial position, preferably in an Insurance setting coupled with demonstrated leadership capability. 
• Experience in setting of revenue and sales targets, and the management of the same must be demonstrated 
• Professional qualification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage 
• Must have gained activations before, both offline and online. Online activations preferred 
• Strong Computer skills 
• Good knowledge of Insurance products & services. 

Disposition 

• Strong business acumen 
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team 
• Strong entrepreneurial skills 
• Ability to understand issues from a customer’s perspective 
• Innovative solutions provider
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  If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

  
  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.