Country Head, Insurance - Kenya, Nairobi

About Company

Parkhouse Bell Human Resources Consultancy that specialises in delivering HR services to education, manufacturing, retail, oil&gas, IT, and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2006, we now operate out of London, Dubai, and Brisbane delivering series internationally.

Our core services are:

HR Consultancy
Interim Management
Recruitment
Training

We have placed candidates at all levels from the front line to the board, and source staff on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.

All our consultants are specialists in the sector and we have a true understanding of the intricacies of doing business in a challenging economic and political environment. Integral to our way of working is our understanding of the importance of client and candidate confidentiality. Our ethos is one of providing a personal service and value for money.

Parkhouse Bell's success so far has been based on honesty, openness and a willingness to listen to our clients' needs.

Job Description

·         Well established leader in the Healthcare Insurance Industry .

·         You will be managing and supervising the activities of the company in Kenya

·         With solid experience of insurance relationship development and management and in depth understanding of insurance products and services.

The Country Head will be responsible for managing and supervising the activities of the business in Kenya.

In charge of the projects and programs in Kenya, both at the national and local level, serving as the representative of the organization in Kenya.

You will ensure that all operations of the organization such as Sales, Marketing, staff, finances, HR and other resources work are conducted efficiently and effectively, working in collaboration with the headquarters, other country heads and other relevant agencies in Kenya.

Requirements Experience 7-12 years of minimum experience in managing and leading a team and a proven record of achievements in Sales and a Leadership Role

Job Knowledge Requirement

Excellent leadership skills, visionary and envisioned, appropriate to an Insurance Brokerage firm. backed up by experience in a marketing or Sales senior management role.

Confident networker with an ability to read complex situations.

Strong strategic management skills.

Strong representational skills including communication and negotiation skills.

Strong experience and skills in people management and development together with proven ability in cross cultural management.

Solid experience of Insurance relationship development and management, In-depth understanding of Insurance products and services.

Fluent English (Arabic will be an added advantage)

Good financial management experience and skills to include budget setting, budget monitoring and enforcement of financial, Quality and data security codes and practices.

Strong written and presentation skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, work alone and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills; firmness in implementing and managing internal targets and deadline.

Entrepreneurial orientation, self-starter who can work independently creating positive relations within the country to generate leads and sales.

Proven track record in Sales and Marketing- Generating Leads, Meeting Sales Targets

Knowledge of and experience in Kenya or GCC region situation;

Flexibility, creativity and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment

Good computer literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and

Outlook, with high technical aptitude

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