Job Title: Business Development Officer
Organisation: Sanlam Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head Of IT
About US:
Sanlam is a South African financial services group headquartered in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. Sanlam is the largest insurance company in Africa.
Job Summary: The Business Development Officer will be tasked with the generation of revenue for the company to achieve annual budgets through the development of assigned markets and channels as a source of profitable business through the development of strong relationships and partnerships.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of accounts reconciliation with the commercial brokers
- Constantly updating commercial brokers on new and existing products
- Develop prompt quotation preparation and delivery to commercial brokers
- Ensure compliance to the credit-control policy through debt collection
- Build and develop strong strategic partnerships/ relationships within assigned markets and channels
- Policy documents/Claims/Receipts follow up with the respective departments to ensure timely service in the commercial brokers expected timelines
- Timely follow up of renewals 60 days prior to ensure retention of 85%
- Develop and deliver excellent customer experience in the Commercial Brokers segment
- Work closely with support functions to follow up on client queries and complaints
- Prepare timely business reports as required by your supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for SGIU Business Development Officer opportunity should hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Part professional qualification in CII or AIIK or Uganda Dip. In Insurance
- At least three years of related work experience
- Underwriting experience is an added advantage
- Technical skills and knowledge of the different products
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Computer literacy skills with proficiency in MS Office and other office applications
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the working environment/competitors
How to Apply:
All applicants who are suitably qualified should send their applications clearly marked “Ref: Application for Business Development Officer – SGIU” with an updated resume that contains details of your qualifications, experience and present positions emailed to: [email protected]
Deadline: 28th January2022
NB: Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 7th February 2022, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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