Business Development Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and growing the group life, credit life and pensions business portfolio of Apollo Life.

He/she will be responsible for strategy, growth, and profitability of the group life, credit life & pensions business portfolio by ensuring delivery of the set targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell the Company’s range of group life, credit life & pensions products to corporate clients directly and through insurance brokers & independent agents,
• Recruit, train, develop and manage a team of direct sales agents of the Company
• Build relationships with insurance brokers, independent agents and corporate clients.
• Work closely with the business development team of the Company’s related insurance company so as to develop strong business synergies within the group,
• Expand the company’s market share in defined and new markets.
• Research and report on market trends and intelligence and assist in development of new products suitable for defined market segments.
• Develop and implement key account management plans that will drive account retention.
• Maintain client satisfaction as per the service level agreements
• Develop and Implement sales and marketing strategies
• Prepare and present timely Executive Management reports.
• Ensure company standards and business practises are safeguarded internally & externally.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulators and any other legal requirements.

The Ideal candidate should have:

• Three years corporate marketing experience in the insurance industry.
• Be able to clearly exhibit to the Company on his/her past 3 years group life, credit life and pensions business production directly and through insurance brokers, direct sales agents & independent agents
• The ability to prospect and network in a defined market, and to market the Company’s products.
• Integrity, honesty and a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent all-level communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum requirements:

• Graduate from a recognised University.
• ACII

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence to the address below on or before 11th May 2011.

Enclose current curriculum vitae and apply to:

Head of Human Resources,
Apollo Life Assurance Limited,
Apollo Centre,
07 Ring Road Parklands, Westlands,
P.O Box 30389, 00100, Nairobi

E-mail: recruitment@apollo.co.ke