Saturday, October 27, 2012

Britam General Insurance Sales Manager Job in Kenya


Britam is a leading financial services organization with global presence.  Our vision is “To be Your most trusted financial services partner”. We seek to offer superior insurance and asset management services to individuals, business corporations and non-governmental organizations.

As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve our ambitious performance objectives, we are seeking to fill the following positions with individuals who are proactive, self driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission which is to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

Sales Manager, General Insurance 
Ref: BAG/GI/4

Reporting to the General Manager, General Insurance; the job holder will be responsible for growth of the general insurance business from across multiple distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct, guide and supervise branch managers and other sales staff so as to attain the company’s sales targets and market share objectives
  • Develop clear and innovative strategies for market growth and development of new markets
  • Develop and maintain excellent relations with brokers and other channels
  • High level involvement in negotiating key accounts
  • Initiate new product recommendations for market research and development
  • Identify and develop new distribution outlets
  • Assist in designing appropriate sales promotions, competitions and incentive schemes
  • Training and development of the sales team.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
  • A business related degree or equivalent
  • Relevant professional training  such as ACII or AIIK, CIM
  • 8 years sales and marketing experience particularly with brokers/Independent agencies (IAs)
  • Good Business development skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills.
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please submit your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names, contacts and e-mail address of 3 referees to  hr@britam.co.ke.

Hard copies will not be accepted

Applications should be received not later than 9th November 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.