Jobs at UAP Insurance in Uganda -Sales Manager Group Business

Job Title: SALES MANAGER-GROUP BUSINESS

The job holder will be responsible for the procurement of New & Renewal Group Business premiums that include Group Life, Group Creditor, Group Funeral & Pension Business.

Key Responsibilities include:

    Build and maintain a profitable Group Business portfolio countrywide
    Recruit a dedicated Sales Team to specifically procure Group business
    Achieve the  approved Sales  performance benchmarks
    Develop reward based incentives for the intermediaries in our distribution network
    Initiate Market development & penetration strategies countrywide
    Develop joint planning initiatives with our business partners
    Establish product awareness campaigns for the business partners in our distribution network
    Ensure optimal utilization of all available Company resources in all areas of management, Agency development training and customer service.
    Any other duties assigned

Academic & professional qualifications

A good university degree is a basic requirement plus a Diploma in Sales & Marketing is very essential.

Minimum years of experience required for the job

At least 3 years working experience in procuring Corporate Business with a proven track record in performance.

Skills and Competencies

    Customer care skills
    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
    Relationship building and maintenance skills
    Selling skills
    Problem solving skills
    Staff supervision, training and performance management skills
    Market intelligence collection and providing feedback

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter with a detailed CV including present position, current remuneration, and phone contacts of 3 professional referees and copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to: recruitment [at] uap.co.ug

NOTE: The attachments should not exceed 2MB

Closing date of applications: 8th February 2013.