Head – Business Development (CICAM) at CIC Insurance

PURPOSE:

To generate revenue for department and company to within the assigned markets and channels as a source of profitable business for the company through development of strong relationships and partnerships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and carry out consumer education within the assigned markets and channels.
• Generate and build revenues through effective daily sales management of BOM Pensions, Sales Manager Unit Trust
• Sourcing of Business (new & renewal) and services clients.
• Capacity building of intermediaries in the market
• Building & maintain strategic alliances for business growth with intermediaries and industry stakeholders
• Constantly updating clients on new and existing products.
• Liaising with departments to ensure timely service delivery to the clients.
• Collect market intelligence reports and prepare reports
• Oversee development of prompt quotation and tender documents preparation and delivery to clients/intermediaries.
• Carry out risk surveys for the business
• Recruit, train, motivate and retain strategic alliance for business growth with intermediaries and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance to the set in place.

GENERIC DUTIES

• Carry out performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring staff;
• Participate in planning and budgeting for the department and

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Professional Qualifications

• Part professional qualification in CISI, CPA of CFA

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience in a similar position, two (2) of which at supervisory level

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Leadership skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
• Understanding of the working environment /competitors