Business Development Assistant at Kenbright Actuarial and Financial Services (KAFS)

Duties

• Responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Identifying and researching potential new clients and business opportunities.
• Developing and implementing strategies to acquire new business.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, brokers, and other industry partners.
• Collaborating with other teams within the company to ensure smooth and effective delivery of insurance products and services to clients.
• Preparing and presenting proposals to potential clients.
• Negotiating contracts and terms with clients.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and changes in regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, AIIK or FLMI) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of successful relevant experience, 2 of which must be in a management position (financial services sector preferred). Knowledge of the Insurance industry (desirable).
• Results orientated with the ability to set KPIs and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Resilient, dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic. Must be highly driven and enjoy working with people.
• Able to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to foster and maintain successful working relationships.
• Digital marketing experience, preferably in a related industry.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organisation, including executive and C-level.