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Purpose
The job holder role will be responsible for generating new businesses,ensure growth in portfolio and retention of existing clients.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, target, and build new relationships with existing clients and prospects to generate revenue growth.
- Develop a credible pipeline of prospective clients and growth strategies that allow for the achievement of monthly and annual targets.
- Clearly articulate value propositions to clients and prospects.
- Create targeted sales and marketing plans.
- Take part in the development of various product distribution channels.
- Maintain a calendar for marketing campaigns.
- Foster relationships to protect existing books of business.
- Provide weekly and monthly production reports.
Key Requirement Skills And Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field.
- Diploma in Insurance (AIIK) or ACII.
- 4 years relevant experience with demonstrated success in a similar position, preferably within the insurance industry.
- Experience in sales with a proven track record of achievement.
Competencies and Atributes
- Integrity.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, self-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Good negotiation and networking skills.
- Passionate, confident, energetic, and proactive.
- Organizational and analytical skills.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
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How to Apply
Send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@octagonafrica.com
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