Business Development Managers, (4 positions) at CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd.

 Job Title: Business Development Manager – Individual Life

Number of vacancies: (4 positions)

Organization: CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd.

Location: Kampala, Mbarara, Gulu & Jinja

 Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager will generate revenue for Individual Life Business to achieve corporate annual budgets through the development of assigned markets and channels as a source of profitable business for the company through the development of strong relationships and partnerships.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

ü  Building and developing strong strategic partnerships/relationships within assigned market and channels.

ü  Plan and carry out consumer education within the assigned markets and channels.

ü  Drive profitable business for the company (New and Renewal).

ü  Design and develop need-based products for the assigned market.

ü  Deliver excellent customer experience in the market.

ü  Recruit, develop and build capacity of Agency Managers, Unit Managers and sales agents in the market.

ü  Ensure timely collection of premiums.

ü  Liaising with support functions to follow up on client queries and complaints.

ü  Conduct market activations and storms in strategic locations with respective sales teams through visits or other means.

ü  Prepare market intelligence reports on products and services.

ü  Carry out performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring Agency and Unit managers.

ü  Participate in planning and budgeting for the department and participate in various meetings and committees.

ü  Participate in sales promotional activities and incentives.

ü  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

ü  The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

ü  A master’s degree an added advantage

ü  ACII or other recognized insurance qualification.

ü  At least eight (5) years’ relevant experience in a similar position, three (3) of which at supervisory level.

ü  Excellent communication and presentation skills.

ü  Good problem-solving skills.

ü  Excellent interpersonal skills.

ü  Excellent customer care skills.

ü  Leadership skills.

ü  Good negotiation skills.

ü  Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications.

ü  Understanding of the working environment/competitors.

ü  Technical competence in insurance.

ü  Basic knowledge of regulations by IRA(U)

Closing Date: December 14, 2023 

How to Apply:

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title. For example Ref: Application for Business Development Manager – Individual Life

Strictly apply through email: recruitment@ug.cicinsurancegroup.com

The application should reach us by close of business on 14th December 2023. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.