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
 

Location: Nairobi
 

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