Position: Business Development Officer (12)
Industry: Insurance
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.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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
- Interview
prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and
needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and
to discuss any existing coverage
- Contact
underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage
- Call
on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance
program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries
- Calculate
premiums and establish payments
- Customize
insurance programs to suit individual customers
- Confer
with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a
policy
- Perform
administrative tasks such as maintaining records and handling policy
renewals
- Develop
marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who
sell insurance
- Attend
meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services,
learn new skills and receive technical assistance in developing new
accounts
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
- Exceptional
organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- 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 Tuesday 4th September 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for, preferred work
location and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
