Branch Manager Jobs vacancy at Insurance Brokerage Firm in Nyeri Kenya 2013
Vacancy: Branch Manager
Our client is a leading Insurance Brokerage firm with operations in Kenya and is now on an expansion strategy in the country.
Our client serves large corporates, individuals and SMEs in an efficient and effective manner.
Our client challenges convention in all areas of insurance brokerage and associated services and offers world class service to customers, and is preparing to be a very dominant player in this commercial space.
In order to grow locally and set up a platform for the region, our client seeks to hire Branch Manager who will report to Managing Director.
Location: Nyeri.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Branch Manager will be responsible to grow and establish business partners for the branch office and provide administrative oversight to branch activities and the mountain region.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To implement all strategies and policies so as to achieve the company’s mission, vision, objectives and core values at branch level.
- To oversee all the activities of the branch and ensure safe keeping of company assets, including structures, equipment, inventory and cash.
- Prepare monthly branch activity reports and ensure its effectiveness in meeting the overall organization strategy.
- Handle relationship building and customer satisfaction in the region.
- Design and see the implementation of marketing strategies and prospect for new business to meet branch targets
- Follow up collection of premiums for the business underwritten by the branch
- Prepare and issue quotations for various classes of insurance.
- Supervise and monitor issuance of policy documents, certificates and renewal information to clients.
- To supervise all heads of departments and evaluate overall performance at branch level.
- To ensure that all employees are kept motivated and are working towards achievement of company objectives at branch level.
Academic/ Professional Qualifications
- Be a holder of a University degree preferably marketing option from a recognized university.
- Be a holder of a diploma in Insurance and any other professional qualifications
Work Experience
- At least 3 years practical work experience in marketing and underwriting.
- In-depth knowledge and strong networks in the region around. Nyeri
- Experience working for an insurance brokerage firm is an added advantage
Other Requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, highly confidential and well organized.
- Must have integrity and high sense of ethical responsibility.
- Should be result oriented, good team player with self-drive and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communications, good organization, speed to execute work, maturity, and sense of judgment
- Ability to lead and manage a team of professionals
- Demonstrated understanding of key laws and rules guiding insurance brokers, insurance companies and customers in this market
Remuneration
Our client offers all the advantages one would expect from an insurance industry aspirer including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
The remuneration package is negotiable.
Application process
Kindly send your two page CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to recruitment@racg.co.ke , clearly indicating the job title and desired workstation as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer.