Unit Manager – Kisumu Job Old Mutual

Job Description

The Unit Manager will oversee a unit where he/she will be responsible for attracting, recruiting, and retaining sales agents to deliver the set insurance sales revenue targets. The role is on a contractual basis and reports to the Retail Business Manager

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Delivery of business plan targets including Revenue, Persistency and Business Mix
  • Recruitment and retention of Agents
  • Effective monitoring and evaluation of agents in their respective units
  • Setting out relevant plans and daily activity work schedule for the unit
  • Ensure agents have the necessary support systems to assist them deliver their budgets
  • Implementing training programs to support skill development and competence.
  • Opening new markets
  • Advise the business on opportunities/threats that are presented by such activities.
  • Enforcement of performance management processes as specified by the business
  • To uphold the brand image and ensure compliance with all internal as well as external regulations

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Strong Negotiation skills
  • Emphatic Listener
  • Able to Plan and organize meetings and activities for the Unit
  • Able to build and bond together a team
  • Must have leadership ability and Sales and Marketing skills
  • Market intelligence and business development skills
  • Able to handle and resolve Conflicts
  • Time Management Skills

Qualifications, Experience

  • A Degree/diploma in a business-related course
  • Must have at least 3 years’ sales experience in the insurance or financial services sector
  • 2 years’ experience as a Unit/Agency Manager in insurance or financial sector will be an added advantage
  • Must have a COP Certificate
  • Must have current IRA license
  • A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession
  • Demonstrable insurance sales experience as a tied agent
  • Knowledge of legislation governing insurance in Kenya
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and packages

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