The Kenyan Alliance Insurance is a leading Insurance and Financial Services Company offering a wide range of financial products and services in insurance. The product range includes life and general insurance, pensions, investment planning, wealth management, retirement planning and medical insurance.

As part of our growth strategy, the Company seeks to recruit a dynamic, passionate, innovative and result orientated professional to the below position;

Unit Manager ( Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret )

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

The role holder is responsible for driving the promotion and sales of Kenyan Alliance Insurance comprehensive range of products to customers, hence contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Recruitment and Leadership:

• Recruit, maintain, and lead a dynamic unit comprising at least 20 productive sales agents.
• Foster a culture of excellence, motivation, and continuous development within your team.
• Exceed Sales Targets
• Set and surpass production targets for both your unit and individual sales, showcasing your exceptional sales acumen.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of production reports to the Agency Manager.
•  Compliance Management:
• Take ownership of agents’ compliance within your team, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and regulations.

Team Empowerment:

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with unit members to provide guidance, training, motivation, and direction.
• Organize and lead unit meetings to review progress and strategize effectively.

Efficient Underwriting:

• Perform meticulous field underwriting for proposal forms, guaranteeing accurate KYC documentation.

Collaborative Partnerships:

• Collaborate with market heads to orchestrate marketing support, activations, and engaging customer interactions.

Professional Climate Cultivation:

• Foster a positive and professional work atmosphere within your unit, nurturing a strong sense of unity and purpose.

Business Representation:

• Accompany team members to key business presentations and sessions, ensuring seamless transmission of production results.
• Undertake any necessary administrative duties to contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Any other duty as may be given from time to time.

Knowledge & Experience

The candidate must demonstrate and possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Holders of a Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in Sales and Marketing, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Possess a valid COP and IRA license.
• In-depth understanding of life Insurance concepts.
• Experience as an insurance agent will be a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and related software packages.
• Driven by results and a customer-centric approach.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Champion a positive and innovative work environment.