Business Development, Retail & Institutional Sales (PH)
ROLE DESCRIPTION Job Title: Business Development, Retail & Institutional Sales Job Grade: Analyst Business Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full Time Reporting Line: Managing Director Language requirements: English Required No. Candidates for the Role: 1
Job Purpose Cordros Insurance Brokers Limited needs a strategist with the immense ability to steer the company toward a path of profitability while implementing its vision, mission, and long-term goals. Responsibilities
Overseeing all marketing activities of the company.
Providing strategic advice and guidance to management and members of the board, to keep them aware of developments within the company and industry.
Ensuring that the appropriate policies are developed and implemented to meet the company's mission and objectives while complying with all relevant statutory regulations.
Developing and implementing the company's business strategies to attain the goals of the management and board of directors.
Establishing and maintaining effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers, and other stakeholders generally, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.
Overseeing the company's investments and other business ventures.
Maintaining business profitability and ensuring compliance with all regulatory directives and NAICOM guidelines.
Delegating responsibilities and supervising the work of other executives while providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
Developing and maintaining research and development programs to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge products, and services, and retains its competitive edge.
Preparing and monitoring the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximized, and that fixed costs are minimized.
Representing the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts, to secure for it the most effective contractual terms.
To drive the sales activities of the business to achieve its financial budget
Job Requirements Education:
A bachelor's degree in insurance, Actuarial Science, marketing, or any relevant course.
Membership with the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) & NCRIB will be considered strongly.
An MBA or any other relevant professional certification in insurance is an added advantage
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in the insurance industry or insurance broking firms.
Key Knowledge and Skills Knowledge
Must have an appreciable knowledge of corporate governance and best management practices.
Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
Ability to develop strategic and business plans.
Must possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities and possess high-level strategic thinking and networking capabilities.
Proficiency in the use of modern-day technology-based service delivery tools.
Strong Drive and passion for selling insurance.
Working Relationships Internal All other departments of the Cordros Group External Clients & Insurance Companies.
Work Cycle: Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm) A flexible working schedule is also available i.e remote work Physical Requirements None Moderate Extensive Lifting Required X Computer use X