Responsibilitie(s):

• Create a strategic direction in line with the organisation’s corporate objective
• Identify, assess, and inform the Executive Management of internal and external issues that may affect the business segments and the organization
• Ensure the operations of the organization meets the expectation of its prospective and existing clients and other shareholders
• Conduct a periodic market survey of trends in the insurance sector to develop a sustainable model for the organization
• Budget mapping in line with the corporate objective and overall responsibility for budget achievement
• Monthly/quarterly performance review of sales/operational activities as feedback for improvement
• Identify target market which may impact on business growth for the organization
• Develop or recommend products and pricing strategies to capture the target market; with sustainable tactics that are competitive
• Lead Product Orientation strategy/on-the-job training that will empower the team to facilitate sales.
• Mobilize and recruit a dynamic and productive workforce to harness the opportunities in the target market
• Relationship management with the key players in the target market
• Conduct market research to identify and leverage inherent opportunities while mitigating risks
• Work with staff and the finance team to prepare a comprehensive budget to secure adequate funding for the smooth operation of the organization
• Organise periodic business meetings for the Executive Management to foster interface with the clients/customers to foster a reassurance of the organization’s readiness to meet its promises
• Collaborate with the MCCE team on product and sales materials to ensure they are current and focused for the applicable presentation, conference, or opportunity

Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):

• Education - Minimum requirement: A Bachelors’ degree from a reputable university in any relevant discipline - Added advantage: MSc or MBA
• Professional (Memberships & Certifications) - Minimum requirement: Membership of any relevant professional body (CIIN)
• Experience - Minimum requirement: 10 years’ cognate experience - Added Advantage: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role