Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) Job Vacancy

As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following positions.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
  • Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios

  • Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
  • Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales.
  • Minimum KCSE grade C
  • Minimum Age- 25
  • Motivated by the prospects of unlimited commission earnings;
  • Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
  • Confident, articulate and with strong communication skills
  • Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
  • Prior experience in selling life or general insurance will be a definite advantage.
  • COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
  • Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
  • Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Commission based remuneration, but financing scheme is available for serious candidates.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to

financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke

with a covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 31st August 2010.

In the event you do not hear from us by 1st September 2010, please consider your application unsuccessful


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