AMSCO Job Vacancy : Sales Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing the Sales Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and implementing agreed agency strategies.

Key responsibilities

Identify new sales opportunities and leads for  selling  of Acre  Africa’s relevant products and services

Track performance and training of Account managers

Development of sales strategy in line with business plan and organization objectives

Development of the annual marketing plans and budgets, specifically advising on: realistic forecasts for each product and territory (based on historical data, market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy and sales effort) and realistic costs of operating the sales force

Responsible for obtaining profitable results through the sales team by developing the team through motivation, counselling, skills development and product knowledge development.

Develop and maintain market agents

Support Account Managers in interpretation of strategy and leadership in channel development

Meet time deadlines for premium payment and insurance policy documentation

Conduct and file reports on market research

Management of client meeting notes and files

Responsible management of company’s assets

Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Required skills and competencies

Excellent organization, planning and management abilities

Strong budgeting and financial skills (Ability to meet targets and manage expenditure)

Effective problem solving and mediation skills.

Good analytical decision making skills based on critical thinking

Strong skills in planning and time management

Has to be a self starter, self motivated and able to perform well without immediate supervision

 

Required Qualifications

4years + experience in sales management or business development  in an insurance company or insurance broker

Ideally University Degree in Commerce, Economics or other relevant business degree

Advanced degree, ideally an MBA Associate Diploma in Insurance

Professional qualifications in sales and marketing an added advantage

Experience in developing and executing sales strategies and business analysis

Experience in micro insurance and Agency management is an added advantage

Knowledge of the Kenyan agricultural sector is an added advantage.

Experience in various African countries especially in East Africa a plus, but not mandatory

Experience within the Insurance industry is a preferred

Experience in Agri-business preferred but not essential

How to Apply

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