Business Development Manager

Our client a startup company in the Insurance Industry is in need of a Business Development Manager.
 

Business Development Manager - Insurance
 

Job Profile:
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing a profitable business, while focusing on distribution, product innovation, pricing and service excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearheading the profitable growth of Insurance Business through the various distribution channels. 
• Sale of company products. 
• Monitoring and improving company operations to ensure maximum efficiency and exemplary client service in Underwriting, Policy Benefits Administration, and Client Services
• Development of new products and enhancement of existing products 
• Undertake Market intelligence on new products 
• Administer departmental activities 
• Maintain existing schemes portfolio and foster business relationship with trustees, employers and service providers 
• Provide asset & employee benefits consultancy services to all stakeholders 
• Oversee the training and mentoring of staff in technical aspects of the business
• Ensure that clients issues are handled expeditiously and with courtesy 
• Maintain client’s service visits on quarterly basis and preparation of client loss experience. 
• To ensure that a spirit of team work is maintained in the department 
• Provide training and support to staff that might be needed for other staff members 
• Supervise internal support staff involved in business process. 

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelors degree in a business related field with a professional qualification in Life/pension Management (e.g. FCII, FLMI, Chartered Insurer, ACII, etc.). 
• 5 years’ relevant life sales insurance experience in a leadership/management position
• Knowledge of legislation governing insurance in Kenya will be an added advantage.

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.