Job Description

A reputable Insurance Brokerage firm with Ten (10) years in the insurance market, facilitating insurance services in life and non – life products for corporate and individuals clients seeks to employ a Business Development Manager.

Job Summary

• Responsible for generating new business for the brokerage company
• Driving ongoing sales and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with existing and potential clients in order to grow profitable portfolio
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly premium targets for new business and renewal of existing businesses and manage growth
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with existing and potential clients in order to satisfy their needs
•  Attract and retain profitable businesses for the brokerage firm 
• Interpret, explain and effectively market services of the firm to potential clients
• Process all sales transactions assigned, within the set standards required by the firm thus contributing to the productivity of the firm
• Enhance the image of the firm through the continuous delivery of efficient and effective customer service to all clients
• Interact frequently with other corporate clients and build effective relationships
• Gather relevant market information to facilitate management decisions 

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in Marketing, Insurance or Social Sciences
• Professional qualification in Marketing or Insurance will be an added advantage
• Must have seven ( 7) years’ work experience in insurance industry; Five (5) of those years must have been in insurance sales and marketing
• Business development and marketing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• A driven sales approach that ensures targets are met
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and strong understanding of business requirements
• Excellent analytical skills
• Extensive social networking across public and private organisations
• Good knowledge in MS Office application
• Good market knowledge including competitors