Business Development Officer

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for; new business sales, customer retention and premium collections in the distribution channels and target markets assigned to them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive and implement strategic initiatives assigned the supervisor.
  • Adhere to the processes and procedures set out by the company across all departments.
  • Ensure intermediaries of assigned channel(s) are regularly and adequately trained on Britam’s Life Insurance products and processes.
  • Have adequate on-ground activities to support intermediaries build a robust list of prospects.
  • Develop, grow, and maintain a sales pipeline and prepare a weekly report on the same submitted to the supervisor.
  • Support assigned intermediaries with prospect/client presentations, preparation of tender documents and/or closing of business/accounts.
  • Communicate and aggressively market approved sales competitions/incentives to assigned intermediaries.
  • Acquire new business through assigned distribution channel and intermediaries.
  • Provide support and service to assigned intermediaries to ensure that the following are carried out;
  • Quotations, Pricing, Underwriting & Onboarding are completed within the set TATs.
  • Schemes/Accounts are renewed on time.
  • Premium is collected on or before the due date.
  • Policyholders/Customers receive excellent after sales service.
  • Receiving and responding to enquires and complaints.
  • Hold and document regular service review meetings with the intermediaries assigned to you and submit the reports to your supervisor.
  • Ensure effective handovers to the various Operations Teams is done effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Grow the productivity (or the number) of assigned intermediaries selling Life Insurance products.
  • Grow the number of schemes/accounts (or customers) for the Life Insurance Business.
  • Prepare monthly reports on personal performance to the supervisor.
  • Delegated Authority: As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
  • Set monthly, quarterly, and annual targets aligned with company goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banks, brokers, Financial Advisors and other stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Address customer concerns and complaints in a professional and timely manner to maintain and enhance the company’s reputation.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly board performance reports.
  • Keep abreast of industry regulations, sales techniques, and market developments to make informed decisions.

Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required

  • Bachelors’ degree (Preferably in a business-related field).
  • Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, IIK) or equivalent.
  • 2-4 years’ relevant experience in the insurance industry.

Primary Location

Uganda-Kampala-Kampala

Organization

Britam

Job Type

Permanent

Shift

Day Job

Contract Type

Full-time

Job Posting

10-12-2024

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Number of Openings

1

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