Unit Manager at Britam

The applicants should be;

• Focused, self-driven and proactive.
• Have experience in recruiting and developing a high calibre team capable of meeting their individual and company targets within set deadlines.
• Good at selling insurance products and other financial services.
• Identify, recruit, motivate and retain high calibre and disciplined financial advisors.
• Ensure that the Unit’s persistency for life business and renewal/retention business for other product lines are above the set minimum threshold.
• Meet and exceed product mix targets allocated to the unit on all lines of business.
• Effectively provide field training for all Financial Advisors in the Unit.
• Train and assist Financial Advisors in cross-selling and up selling of Britam products to clients.
• To ensure that Financial Advisors comply with all company and industry regulations governing the profession.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales;  
• Computer literate (evidence required);
• Proven experience and success as a team manager in insurance sales will be an added advantage;
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed with ability to manage others;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance will be an added advantage.