Job Title: Business Development Assistant
Organization: British-American (Britam)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Business Development Officer
Business Development Officer
About Britam:
British-American (Britam) is a
leading financial services group in the region, offering a wide range of
insurance and asset management services to individuals, small businesses,
corporations and government entities.
leading financial services group in the region, offering a wide range of
insurance and asset management services to individuals, small businesses,
corporations and government entities.
Job Summary: The
Business Development Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance in
securing new business in General Insurance lines either directly or through
brokers.
Business Development Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance in
securing new business in General Insurance lines either directly or through
brokers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support
in processing bids and tender documents - Support
in identifying and engaging potential clients and recommending new Brokers
for appointment - Assist
in preparation and prompt delivery of accurate and competitive quotations
to Brokers - Work
closely with Brokers to ensure that they are serviced as per the company’s
service standards - Issue
policies generated through broker business within two working days on
receipt of proposal/Risk notes - Process
all customer enquiries immediately and respond to issues raised - Send
policy renewal notices to brokers prior to renewal date for all lines of
business - Ensure
that all documentation and all other correspondence has been submitted to
the brokers within reasonable time - Keep
brokers updated by sending statements on the monthly basis and related
communication regularly - Assist
in premium remittance & reconciliation for brokers’ generated
businesses - Process
commission due to the broker on the agreed dates - Service
existing business as part of enhancing excellent customer service - Assist
in coordinating the claim notification and communication - Undertake
initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicants must ideally hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent - Pursuing
CII qualifications - At
least two years’ experience with bias in General Insurance - Demonstrated
proficiency in computer/software packages - Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and
collaborative environment - A
high sales drive and a strong will to succeed - Confident,
articulate and with strong communication skills - Results
oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales
targets - Well
groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting the web link
below.
interested candidates are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting the web link
below.
Deadline: 31st October, 2014
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