AIG Kenya insurance jobs
AIG Kenya Insurance Co. Ltd is a leading General Insurance company in Kenya. The company will soon be re-branding to Chartis Kenya Insurance Company Ltd, in line with the ongoing Chartis Inc. global re-branding. Worldwide, Chartis Inc. serves over 40 million clients, with a total of 34,000 employees and with presence in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. It pro-actively responds to all general insurance needs of the business community as well as the public at large. The Company prides itself on its responsiveness and innovation in the provision of General Insurance products and services.
In line with our business growth and development strategy, we are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and results oriented individual to fill the position of General Manager – Business Development. The position is based in Nairobi, and reports to the Managing Director, Kenya, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Regional Business Development Manager, based in South Africa. Position Purpose:-
The position is responsible for development of new and maximizing existing lines of business, coordinating, communicating and controlling of product development /management/distribution and implementation of the necessary Business Development infrastructure and operational best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain a strong company brand and benchmark in the market by pro-actively sourcing, identifying and managing business from new and existing business distribution channels.
• Identify new product opportunities trough research and development, and continuously evaluate existing products for market fit and re-positioning.
• Responsible for developing annual business development budgets and business plans, and ensuring their full implementation
• Champion identification of new business opportunities and partner with the relevant departments to implement the same.
• Develop long term relationships with new and existing clients and maintaining them for future upsells and cross-sells
• Continuously monitor distribution channels service levels, to ensure they are in tandem with the company’s distribution standards
• Develop strategies to ensure that we explore, identify and exploit available alternate business distribution channels in the country/region.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:-
• Relevant business degree from a recognized university.
• Strong business acumen
• Insurance industry knowledge & experience and ACII qualifications is an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• At least 7 years relevant senior managerial experience in a similar position
• Hands on marketing, sales and distribution experience.
Desired Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have proven negotiation, presentation, motivation, relationship building, customer service, communications, analytical, report writing and interpersonal skills.
Applications with detailed resume, including daytime telephone contact; current salary and benefits should be sent to the address below to reach us on or before 31st October 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of closing date.
Send applications online to Email address:-Hr-Kenya@aig.com
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Friday, October 23, 2009
AIG Kenya Insurance Jobs: General Manager – Business Development
