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Our client in the Insurance Brokerage Industry is in need of a Direct Sales Manager for its Retail Business.
This position is in charge of the setting and achievement of sales and revenue targets for the Insurance Brokerage firm.
We would also consider someone who has been a team leader in an insurance company.
They will manage at least 10 sales people under them with pressure to deliver high retail volumes.
High energy and high strategic and innovative thinking is highly required.
Responsibilities include:
- Drive direct sales and revenues
- Develop the Direct Marketing Strategies
- Develop a direct customer database
- Plan and execute activations (offline and online where applicable)
- Manage and lead direct sales team
Key Performance Indicators
- Achievement and exceeding of sales and revenue targets
- Increased brand visibility
- A big data base of clients
- Level of success of activations done
- A motivated and high performing sales team
Technical Qualifications
- A first degree ideally in a business related field
- At least 4 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing in a managerial position, preferably in a financial setting coupled with demonstrated leadership capability.
- Experience in setting of revenue and sales targets, and the management of the same must be demonstrated
- Professional qualification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage
- Must have gained activations before, both offline and online. Online activations preferred
- Strong Computer skills
- Good knowledge of financial sector and insurance products & services.
Disposition
- Strong business acumen
- Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Strong entrepreneurial skills
- Ability to understand issues from a customers perspective
- Innovative solutions provider
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
