Position: Business Development Officer (6)
Industry: Insurance
Locations: Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri and Eldoret
Our client, a leading insurance group in the region, with well-established
operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit Business
Development Officers.
The successful candidates will be responsible for selling
general insurance products to prospective clients.
We are looking for candidates with experience in insurance sales
who are able to close sales above Kshs. 6 million per year.
This is not a commission based position as the successful candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary and other attractive benefits.
This is not a commission based position as the successful candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary and other attractive benefits.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Sell
general insurance policies to businesses and individuals
- Seek
out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers
and generate lists of prospective clients
- Explain
features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale
of insurance plans
- Contact
underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage
- Customize
insurance programs to suit individual customers
- Confer
with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a
policy
- Develop
marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who
sell insurance
Qualifications and Competencies
- At
least a Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing, Insurance or any business
related course
- Minimum
2-5 years experience in general insurance sales
- Capable
of working with minimum supervision, able to manage time and meet tight
deadlines.
- A
high performer and a person of integrity
- Outstanding
written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter,
result oriented, critical thinker and problems solving skills.
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to
recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 19th December 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for, preferred work location
and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
