Friday, April 5, 2013

Heritage Insurance Company Deputy Business Development Manager - Health job in Kenya

The Heritage Insurance Company (K) Ltd is a leading insurance Company with a legacy of providing superior services to a wide spectrum of clients since 1976.
We invite applications for the post described below which has arisen within the company as a result of business growth.

Deputy Business Development Manager - Health
 

Reporting To: Senior Business Development Manager – Health
Main Purposes of the Job

The main purpose of this job is to give quality service to the customers in an effective and efficient way.
The job holder will be required to interact with directors, managers and employees within the Liberty Insurance Holdings and external customers including brokers, agents, policyholders and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Direct Healthcare sales to corporate organizations
Achieve the company’s strategic sales and growth targets within the region
Introduce, promote and market the company’s products and services to intermediaries such as brokers and independent financial advisers
Identify and develop new business in line with the company’s objectives
Generate new business by visiting and liaising with intermediaries to encourage them to sell the company’s products to their clients
Develop, manage and retain intermediary client accounts
Consult, advise and act as a link between the company and intermediaries who recommend the company’s products
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with intermediaries
Implement and execute the company’s sales and marketing strategies
Prepare & communicate Health business Quotations to clients, agents & brokers as per laid down procedures.
Prepare and carry out new business presentations as required
Preparation of Tenders
Manage and respond to queries from intermediaries and direct clients quickly, efficiently and accurately
Monitor and manage the performance of intermediaries with regards to profits, claim ratios and standards
Business administration including database maintenance and report writing
Maintain and comply with the company’s procedures and processes
Build up detailed knowledge about the company’s products and keep abreast of market conditions and developments
Train intermediaries on the company’s products
Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met in a timely manner
Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience And Personal Competencies
 

Education
A University Degree in a relevant field.
A relevant professional qualification including ACII, ,CIM, a local diploma in insurance
Be Computer Literate.
Experience
Must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in the Health Insurance Sales
Other Attributes
Must be Mature and have Sound, Analytical, Negotiation, Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
Must be a Team Leader, Cooperative and be able to work well without supervision.
Good Customer Relations Skills.
Ability to Plan, Organize and Prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines).
Own a Car
Application Process
If you believe you are the right candidate, please email your application and CV to hr@heritage.co.ke on or before 19th April 2013, 12 noon.