Business Development Manager - Jobs in Uganda

Vacancy: Business Development Manager
REPORT TO: General Manager (Principal Officer)
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Our client British-American is a leading financial services organization with global presence in Kenya, Mauritius, London and Malta. Their vision is to be the most trusted financial services company as they seek to offer superior insurance and asset management services to individuals, business corporations and non-governmental organizations. As part of their growth strategy, the company will be diversifying its Insurance operation to the Ugandan market.

Nature and Scope

Business Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring appropriate marketing & sales strategies on to attract the target market. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for the sales function in the organization.
Responsibilities:

Establishment and consolidation of substantial market share consistent with company plans and objectives.
Conceptualize, structure and execute initiatives to develop the business in new markets, including product development;
Cultivation and establishment of excellent relations with banks and financial institutions that will prospectively be a conduit of the business.
Develop and maintain excellent relations with brokers and other intermediaries.
Deliver on agreed sales targets and maintain the company’s market share.
Ensure provision of superior customer service.
Effectively manage the sales function and ensure operational efficiency.
Develop appropriate sales techniques and distribution to efficiently attain these objectives.
Initiate new product recommendations for market research and development based on sales and customer interactions.
Marketing research and intelligence.
The identification and development of new distribution outlets.
Assist in premium collection and renewal of business.
Prepare and implement sales strategic plans.
Provide appropriate inputs on pricing of products.
Ensure department operates as profit centre.
Provide leadership to the team by coaching, mentoring and supervising the staff;
Performs any other duties as required.


Necessary Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce degree marketing option or equivalent;
A Masters Degree will be an added advantage;
Professional certification in insurance e.g. CII or FLMI;
At least 7 years experience in related field;
Experience in managing a team in achieving and exceeding stated objectives;
Computer Literacy in Ms Office Suite of packages.


Key competencies for the role:

Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment;
Ability to work in a fast paced and highly entrepreneurial environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including note taking and summarizing skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels in a clear, appropriate and timely manner;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple critical projects and assignments;
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
Ability to think strategically and execute quickly;
Strong team player with excellent leadership skills;
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and demands;
High levels of energy and enthusiasm;
Strong passion to succeed and excel and entrepreneurial;
Customer focus and orientation.

Performance Standards:

Attainment of production and market share objectives.
Broker rapport manifested by increasing and consistent flow of substantial business to the Company.
Lead and develop sales staff and processes that are professional and yield the results desired by the company.
Strong work ethic;
Ensure productivity and performance is achieved and exceeded;
High performance and entrepreneur culture is achieved;
Effective working team relationship with all support departments;
High motivated sales team;
Accurate market research report to better understand the customer base.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers.

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to BritishAmericanjobs@nftconsult.com.

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2010-08-23