Position: Business Development Officer (6)
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.
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
- 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
- Contact
underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage
- Customize
insurance programs to suit individual customers
- Confer with
clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy
- Develop
marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who
sell insurance
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
- 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
Wednesday 19th December 2012.
Clearly
indicate the position applied for, preferred work location and the minimum
salary expectation on the subject line.
