Insurance Jobs General Sales Manager

Insurance Jobs In Kenya 2014. 
General Sales Manager — Life.
Our client is the biggest player in the insurance industry in Kenya. Our client provides diverse products designed and packaged for a wide audience, both long-term (life and pensions) and short-term (Medical and general).

The Company offers market leading insurance products and services to customers, and is the biggest player in Kenya and is well represented in the region.

In order to continue its local dominance, our client seeks to hire a General Manager, – Life who will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Summary:
To be responsible for the management of the Life department in line with the company’s policies, requirements and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design strategies and policies so as to achieve the company’s mission, vision, objectives and core values in relation to its Life cover
• Supervise the implementation of life strategies
• Gather marketing intelligence including competition, new products in relation to life cover
• Develop a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics
• Set goals and monitor the life business performance
• Liaise with the marketing department to ensure life insurance sales targets are met
• Manage Unit Business across the company’s branches-for targets and regulatory compliance
• Ascertain the level of risk exposure in relation to life line of insurance
• Ensure efficient use of resources and time in the life department
• Ensure that all employees are kept motivated and are working towards achievement of the company objectives
• Carry out research on the different retirement benefits schemes and advice the management accordingly
• Advise management on the best investment criteria of the life monies
• Carry any other duties as may be required from time to time for efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, preferably Insurance, Masters Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Insurance is an added advantage
• Have a minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience, 3 of which should be at managerial level with proven result oriented track record
• Experience in Life processes, schemes, rules and regulation
• Personality: A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hard working and able to work without supervision
• Management ability
• Computer skills: Must be adept in use of Ms Word, Excel, Access, power-point, Internet and email
• Honest and with high integrity

Job skills:

• Have a good understanding of the Insurance Act, AKI reports and conversant with the market trends
• Have a good understanding of the life and Pension Industry
• Have a good understanding of the requirements set by Retirement Benefits Authority
• Understand and implement processes and procedures
• Have a high sense of diplomacy, accuracy and attention for detail.
• Passion for championing & offering excellent customer service.
• Business acumen, Strategic thinker with ability to make sound decisions for the business
• Ability to probe and negotiate with difficult customers, good at managing relationships
• Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding communication and reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability.

Remuneration
Our client offers all the advantages one would expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance;
Our client is an equal opportunities employer

Application process
Kindly send your 2 page CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to recruitment@racg.co.ke , clearly indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more details check www.racg.co.ke