Thursday, May 24, 2012

AMACO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is undergoing planned rapid growth in its portfolio in the provision of both motor and non- motor insurance products.

We therefore, seek to recruit a

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER.

Position Ref: MKT/5/12
Reports to: Marketing Manager

The Research & Development role will provide oversight on product innovation and commercialization in close collaboration with the marketing team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:-
•Coordinate quantitative research studies such as brand perception, customer service and product satisfaction, client/customer termination or awareness, trial and usage tracking and advertising

•Analyze research data and write reports that highlight some of the key findings from the quantitative research
•Responsible for the design and pricing of insurance products, valuation reports in conjunction with the marketing team.
•Responsible for reviewing and repackaging of existing insurance products in order to assess the adequacy of premium rates and recommend measures to make them profitable
•Identify opportunities in the market for new and existing insurance products for AMACO

Experience and Qualifications
•A University graduate in a relevant area of business, insurance or marketing
•Have five (5) years experience in the insurance sector, three of which should be at the managerial level
•Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
•Display a unique blend of creativity and analytical skills
•Show good planning, organizing and ability to work independently and with teams
•Able to conceptualize new ideas, carry out research and evaluate them objectively from a market and financial perspective
•Possess a high degree of tolerance for uncertainty
•The person must have skills and understanding of marketing research, sales forecasting and promotional planning, taking a product from concept to commercialization
•Self-driven individual with impeccable integrity

AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, Disability, religion or natural origin.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter stating the reference number, CV with daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to:

Email: careers@amaco.co.ke

Closing date:1st June,2012