Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is undergoing
planned rapid growth in its portfolio in the provision of both motor and non-
motor insurance products.
We therefore, seek to recruit a Research and Development
Manager.
Position Ref: MKT/5/12
Location: Nairobi
The Research & Development role will provide oversight on product
innovation and commercialization in close collaboration with the marketing
team.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:-
- Coordinate
quantitative research studies such as brand perception, customer service
and product satisfaction, client/customer termination or awareness, trial
and usage tracking and advertising
- Analyze
research data and write reports that highlight some of the key findings
from the quantitative research
- Responsible
for the design and pricing of insurance products, valuation reports in
conjunction with the marketing team.
- Responsible
for reviewing and repackaging of existing insurance products in order to
assess the adequacy of premium rates and recommend measures to make them
profitable
- Identify
opportunities in the market for new and existing insurance products for
AMACO
Experience and Qualifications
- A
University graduate in a relevant area of business, insurance or marketing
- Have
five (5) years experience in the insurance sector, three of which should
be at the managerial level
- Possess
strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Display
a unique blend of creativity and analytical skills
- Show
good planning, organizing and ability to work independently and with teams
- Able
to conceptualize new ideas, carry out research and evaluate them
objectively from a market and financial perspective
- Possess
a high degree of tolerance for uncertainty
- The
person must have skills and understanding of marketing research, sales
forecasting and promotional planning, taking a product from concept to
commercialization
- Self-driven
individual with impeccable integrity
AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on grounds of gender, Disability, religion or natural origin.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the
successful candidate.
Interested candidates should forward their application letter
stating the reference number, CV with daytime telephone contact and names &
addresses of three referees to:
Email: careers@amaco.co.ke
Closing date:1st June,2012