Heritage Insurance Retail Business General Manager Job in Kenya

The Heritage Insurance Company (K) Ltd is a member of Liberty Group and a leading insurance Company with a legacy of providing superior services to a wide spectrum of clients since 1976. 

We have also received AA- rating, the highest international rating awarded to a Kenyan insurer.

We are looking for dynamic and experienced individuals to fill in the following position:-

Job Title: General Manager, Retail Business

Reporting to: Executive Director
 

Purpose of the Role: The role of the GM Retail Business is to drive Strategic and Business growth. In conjunction with Management, the job holder will ensure a robust business growth of this line of business within specified time frames.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Responsible for Directing, Coordinating and growing the Retail Business and identifying new business opportunities in this line.
• Develop a clear Strategy for Optimum Performance while achieving growth targets.
• Responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with all customers.
• Marketing strategy Formulation and Implementation for the counties in line with overall company objectives
• Monitor customer preferences in various regions to determine focus of retail sales efforts
• In liaison with the business development managers in S& D, Follow up on business leads of high net worth,
• Manage close contact with branch networks to set and track performance against objectives & play a significant role in the long term with a view to sustain sales excellence.
• Preparation of timely, accurate, informative reports to management for decision making.
• Fostering and maintenance of good corporate image through liaison with all competitors, intermediaries and the general public and maintain high Public relations
• Conduct Market Research and Intelligence to advise initiatives and efforts.
• Ensuring that Performance Management process is embraced and continuously being carried out within the role departments for effective and efficient service to our customers
• Development of alternative distribution channels such as franchise
• Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with the brokers, agents and clients. Likewise maintain close liaison with other departments in the organisation and country wide.
• Directing annual budgeting & planning for Sales initiatives which will steer business growth
• Contributing as a member of the Senior Management team to realistic value add plans and opinions that will steer growth in operational areas for the achievement of the corporate plans.
• Attendance of all scheduled meetings to facilitate smooth operational procedures and liaise with other function heads.
• Advising the Executive Director on issues pertaining to the

Requirements

• B.Com or Business related degree from a recognized University
• A.C.I.I. qualification or working towards attaining ACII
• Must have ample technical ability on various insurance products
• Excellent oral & communication skills, interpersonal skills including formal & informal presentation skill.
• Good customer relation skills
• Must have a minimum of 8 years working experience in the Insurance industry
• Be computer literate
• Have high level of integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and to work within strict deadlines
• Persons currently in this role will have a distinct advantage

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Age limit 45 years and below

Interested candidates should forward their detailed resume & cover letter to hr@heritage.co.ke by Tuesday 30th December 2014 at 4.00 p.m.