Research and Development Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya


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
 
Reports to: Marketing Manager
 

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