VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

KUSCCO Mutual Assurance is a subsidiary company of KUSCCO LTD, licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to operate as a life insurer in Kenya. Our mission is to be Dedicated to providing innovative insurance products for quality protection with value pricing to the uninsured and the under insured.

We   are   currently   seeking   a   qualified   candidate   to   fill   the   position   of   Business Development Officer in our organization. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.

POSITION:  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Main Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Development & Marketing, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for generating revenue for the Branch and company within the assigned markets or channels as well as Building and managing strong relationships and partnerships within the assigned markets or channels.

Duties & Responsibilities

        Sourcing and procuring of new business in line with organizational targets.

    Facilitating business quotations by liasing with underwriting department and provide competitive quotations to prospects.

     Recruit crebile brokers, agencies and banks to partner with the organization

     Training and supporting of intermediaries in respect to organization’s products.

     Ensure renewal of existing accounts to improve business retention

     Preparation of tender documents and submission in line with the tender requirements

    Assist in introduction of new products and promoting them through regular visits and frequent communication with intermediaries, existing clients and prospects.

    Deliver excellent customer service by effectively handling queries and complaints from clients promptly.

    Establishing and maintaining regular contact with current and prospective clients

    Providing timely, up-to-date information and reports to management regarding the status of the business development initiatives in terms of execution.

    Collating and presenting relevant market intelligence with a view to possibly enhancing internal competitive advantages to the extent possible.

Minimum Academic Qualifications & Experience

         A  Bachelor’s  degree  in  a  business  related  course  or  its  equivalent  from  a  reputable

institution.

    Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, FLMI or AIIK) or demonstrate significant progress towards attainment of the same

   Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience

    Proficient in Microsoft office suite

     Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data

    Strong people engagement and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships, communicate, present, negotiate and resolve conflicts.

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application letter (stating current and expected pay) & updated CV (with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate or former supervisor ) addressed to the Chief Executive Officer to reach us on or before 31st January

2024 by email to: recruitment@kusccomutual.co.ke.

NB/  Due  to  the  urgency  to  fill  this  critical  role,  we  will  be  conducting shortlisting on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.