POST:Sales Unit Manager

Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is the leading provider of dynamic and innovative life insurance products in Kenya and has the largest network of branch offices in the country. It is a subsidiary of Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Limited which is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and is part of the Sanlam Group which is a leader in financial services, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has the largest insurance footprint in Africa. As part of our expansion within Corporate Business Division, we invite suitable candidates to apply for the following job opportunity.
Description:	Job Title: Unit Manager Reporting to: Head – Bancassurance & Broker Channels OVERALL DESCRIPTION General description of the Role The main focus of this position is to recruit. train, develop, motivate, manage productivity, ensure compliance and prepare reports of the sales agents in the unit. Main responsibilities: Recruit sales agents as per the set annual manpower budget in order to achieve the Company’s production targets. Ensure that the sales agents are professionally trained in order to sell and service the Company products. Review the sales agents’ performance to ensure they meet the company’s minimum acceptable set standards. Identify and administer motivational strategies in order to ensure that the agents are developing and meeting their personal goals. Generate and analyze weekly unit production reports for the consumption of Head – Bancassurance & Brokers Ensure compliance with the regulatory body and Company’s code of ethical conduct.
Requirements:	The ideal candidate must have: Bachelor Degree in a business related field Possess professional qualifications in insurance namely CII, LOMA, COP or in progress towards attaining it Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in selling life assurance products, out of which 2 years must have been served as a Team Leader with proven growth record. Working experience in dealing with bancassurance products will be an added advantage. Computer literate with excellent presentation skills Be passionate about service delivery Be of high integrity Reliable Excellent networking and relationship building skills Financial planning skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills If you believe that you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application letter and current detailed CV with daytime contacts to reach us on or before close of business on Friday, 5th February 2010 "Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is an equal opportunities employer and there is no discriminatory grounds on gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact on the employee’s ability to discharge his/her duties”.

Job ID:	31801
Date Posted:	01 February 2010
Closing Date:	05 February 2010
Contact Info:	The Human Resources Manager Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited The Human Resources Manager Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited P O Box 44041 - 00100 NAIROBI