- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInsurance , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Roles and responsibilities
- Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team. The Business Development Consultant will drive business growth (new business) in International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI).
- The role will report to the General Manager, Financial and Insurance Solutions.
Experience and Personal Qualities
In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:
New Business Acquisition
- Drive the sales process from pre-qualification to award of contract.
- Response to request for proposal.
- Negotiate with underwriters on benefits, rates, discounts in order to offer the client the most competitive solution.
- Preparation of risk notes & submission of the same to the Operations department.
- Generate referrals from clients based on existing relationships & unmatched service delivery.
- Champion cross-selling to and from other departments within Zamara.
- Preparation of tenders.
Value Addition
- Design & seek approval for value adding concepts.
- Provision of technical expertise in the creation of new products and offerings.
- Represent medical in marketing meetings with internal teams and also external forums that could assist in generation of leads.
Compliance
- Preparation of contract documents, risk notes in adherence to set guidelines & within stipulated timeframe.
The following experience is preferred:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development.
- A degree/diploma in Actuarial Science/insurance/ business related degree/ sales or any other relevant degree.
- Preferred experience in International Private Medical Insurance.
- Professional insurance certification is an added advantage.
- Experience in Employee Benefits is an added advantage.
The following personal qualities are preferred:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proper work ethics
- Team player
- Great negotiating skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Innovative
- Entrepreneurial
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Zamara Kenya on www.linkedin.com to apply.