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Britam Agency Development Manager Job in Rwanda

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern Africa region. The company offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property. The product range includes: life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private equity. We are seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results-oriented individual to fill the following position:-
Agency Development Manager - Rwanda
This position is based in our Britam Rwanda Office. Reporting to the General Manager, the jobholder will be responsible for ensuring appropriate plans for the recruitment, training and development as well as general supervision of the sales agents.

Responsibilities:

To formulate and implement sound strategies for the recruitment, development and supervision of the entire agency channel Develop a recruitment and retention policy for sales agentsRecruitment and training of agents, including independent agentsProvide leadership through coaching, mentorship and supervisionMonitor, review and evaluate the performance of agents against their goals for premium growth and retention, loss experience and target marketsEnsure productivity and performance is achieved and exceeded; Qualifications, Knowledge, ExperienceBachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent; MBA will be a plusProfessional certification in insurance e.g. CII or FLMI; COP qualification will be an added advantageAt least 3 years’ experience as a unit managerExperience in managing a team in achieving and exceeding  stated objectivesComputer Literacy in Ms Office Suite of packagesStrong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environmentExcellent coaching and mentorship skills especially in a multi-cultural environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels in a clear, appropriate and timely mannerAbility to think strategically and execute quicklyStrong team player with excellent leadership skillsCustomer focus and orientation.Bachelors degree in a business related field; CII or FLMI or COP qualificationsIf you believe you are the right candidate for any of these positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria, please CLICK HERE to submit your online application to us on or before Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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