Job Description
The
Unit Manger will oversee a unit where he/she will majorly be responsible for
attracting, recruiting, and retaining sales agents so as to deliver the set
insurance sales revenue targets. The role is on contractual basis and reports
to the regional Branch/Sales Manager.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Delivery of business plan targets
including Revenue, Persistency and Business Mix
- Recruitment and retention of Agents
- Effective monitoring and evaluation of
agents in their respective units
- Setting out relevant plans and daily
activity work schedule for the unit
- Ensure agents have the necessary support
systems to assist them deliver their budgets
- Implementing training programs to support
skill development and competence.
- Opening new markets
- Advise the business on
opportunities/threats that are presented by such activities.
- Enforcement of performance management
processes as specified by the business
- To uphold the brand image and ensure
compliance with all internal as well as external regulations
Skills And Competencies
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Emphatic Listener
- Able to Plan and organize meetings and
activities for the Unit
- Able to build and bond together a team
- Must have leadership ability and Sales
and Marketing skills
- Market intelligence and business
development skills
- Able to handle and resolve Conflicts
- Time Management Skills
Knowledge And Experience
- A successful track record of selling in
the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession
- Demonstrable insurance sales experience
as a tied agent
- Knowledge of legislation governing
insurance in Kenya
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office
suite and packages
Qualifications
- A Degree/diploma in a business-related
course
- Must have at least 3 years’ sales
experience in the insurance or financial services sector
- 2 years’ experience as a Unit/Agency
Manager in insurance or financial sector will be an added advantage
How To Apply