Branch Managers

• As a representative of management in the branch, successful applicants must be able to drive the company’s vision, mission, and core values within their domain.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to meet the branch monthly and annual production (cases and premiums) targets.
• Regular business development activities to create opportunities for the salesforce to sell
• Ability to conduct market research and do competitor analysis for effective sales territory management
• Promote the brand and drive business growth in the branch
• Champion recruitment, training and development of Sales Executives in the branch to help Sales Managers meet sales budgets
• Effective performance monitoring, supervision and sales direction
• Effective coordination with the various units in the branch and the departments in head office for the overall performance of the branch
• Regular team meetings, performance reviews and appraisals of staff and the salesforce
• Ensure business regulatory and internal controls compliance as well as the safety and welfare of staff and properties.
• Timely and quality reporting

Skills and competencies required:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar role (life insurance) or five (5) years as a life insurance Sales Manager with remarkable sales track record.
• Diploma Certificate in Insurance will be an added advantage
• Ability to manage a large sales team with little supervision to consistently achieve sales targets for business growth
• Good presentation, interpersonal, communication and coordination skills
• Effective team player, good people management and emotional intelligence skills
• Proficient in sales strategy design, execution and performance control
• Solid in data analysis, forecasting and strategic decision making (thinking) skills
• Ability to research, network, build relationships and broker sales deals with business/corporate leaders
• Proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)