Head of Sales

PURPOSE:

The incumbent shall be expected to generate revenue for Life Assurance to achieve corporate annual budgets through the development of assigned markets and channels as a source of profitable business for the company; through development of strong relationships and partnerships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building & developing strong strategic partnerships/relationships within assigned market and channels;
Plan and carry out consumer education within the assigned markets and channels;
Drive profitable business for the company (New and Renewal);
Design and develop need based products for the assigned market;
Develop and deliver excellent customer experience in the market;
Recruit, develop and build capacity of intermediaries/sales force in the market;
Timely collection of premiums;
Liaising with support functions to follow up on client queries and complaints;
Conduct market activations and storms in strategic locations with respective sales teams through visits or other means; and
Prepare market intelligence reports on products and services.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage

Professional Qualifications

Required – Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Certification in ACII, AIIK or LOMA is an added advantage

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in a similar position, three (3) of which at supervisory level

Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication and presentation skills
Understanding of the working environment /competitors
Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
Good analytical and negotiation skills
Technical competence in insurance and knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA

Apply via :

recruitment@cic.co.ke