Our client, a leading Life Assurance group in the region with well-established operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania seeks to recruit Business Development Assistants. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing intensive contact with brokers, agents and direct clients with a view to tapping and servicing commercial lines business.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Providing intensive contact with brokers, agents and direct client with a view to tapping and servicing commercial lines business Providing and sending competitive quotations to prospectsProviding risk details for purpose of underwritingConsulting on the most effective cover for a particular need while taking a number of factors into accountSetting up meetings, preparing and delivering presentations to potential clientsDeveloping and maintaining good working relationships with intermediaries and existing customersEnsuring credibility with clients by maintaining detailed knowledge of current market conditions and competitors' productsDelivering good customer service by responding swiftly to queries and concerns from clientsProviding management with market feedback and intelligence informationSending out renewal instructions two months in advanceMaintaining a regular and accurate updated database of all prospective and closed business and submitting a monthly report to managersEnsuring strict adherence to practices, procedures and policy stipulated in the business development operational manual including the Code of EthicsMaintaining and updating all forms of business contacts and preparing regular management reportsGathering customer service feedback and reporting on intellectual and operational issues raised by clientsQualifications and Competencies A degree in a business or social science related fieldAt least 2 years experience in marketing of general solutions to corporate and organized groupsMUST have good understanding of Kenya insurance marketGood communications skills, both written and verbalA strong team playerGood organizational and time-management skillsSelf driven and able to work with minimal supervisionGood negotiation skills and persuasiveness.Proven presentation skillsTo apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 13th September 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.