Job Title: Business Development Officer – Agriculture

Organisation: Britam

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the East African region and offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset Management, Banking and Property.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for analyzing the alternative distribution channel and identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability to ensure the consistent growth of the Alternative Distribution Channel (ADC), and support the smooth running of all channel operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively work with your supervisor in the analysis of the performance of the ADC and propose and implement initiatives for the growth of the channel.
Drive the achievement of the sales revenue targets of the different agency outlets, partner outlets and travel book.
Conduct spot/audit checks on the productivity of the agency and partner outlets and adherence to company and regulatory requirements with support from the ADC channel lead
Ensure that all internal compliance requirements are adhered to including agents licensing and renewal requirements as per the laid down company renewal procedures
Support the smooth running of the ADC operations as guided by the ADC lead
Serve as primary contact for agents inquiries and concerns and ensure these are timely closed
Support on trainings initiatives of the ADC for agents and respective partner outlets
In liaison with Finance, effectively allocate all premiums from the MTP stations as per the UIA system
Prepare timely reports for the channel as and when need arises.
Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the departments’ strategy map and Personal Scorecard.
Perform any other duties as assigned

Key Performance Measures

Execution of departmental strategy
ADC Revenue Growth
100% Compliance
Effective allocation of MTP Premiums
Timely reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
Demonstrated proficiency in computer/software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
5 years’ experience in a similar position
Experience working with diverse teams
Experience working in the financial services sector with focus on business development is an added advantage
Good Communication Skills
Building Relationships
Focuses on the Customers
Develops Self
Solves Problems
Primary Location