Financial Sales Advisor Job in Kenya - UAP


As part of  UAP aggressive growth strategy in 2012 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the positions of Financial Sales Advisors.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
  • Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
  • Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
  • Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum K C S E grade C
  • Minimum Age- 28
  • Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector,teaching or any other relevant profession;
  • Have a good network and adept at connecting with people;
  • Prior experience in selling life,investments or  in any other field will be a definite advantage.
  • COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
  • Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
  • Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
  • Remuneration is an attractive highly rewarding Commission based structure.
If this position is of interest to you, please apply to pesuna@uap-group.com with a covering letter latest Friday 24th August 2012 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

In the event you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful