About the job
The Zamara Group is a diversified financial services business specializing in pensions, medical services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Group has a presence in six countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 27 years.
Since its inception, the firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.
Zamara’s higher purpose is to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is based on the values of Simplicity, Empathy and Trust.
Roles and responsibilities
Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team.
The Consultant will provide support to the actuarial team in all aspects of pensions actuarial consultancy services.
In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:
- Assist in developing specific plans to ensure revenue growth in the company’s products.
- Generating accurate sales pipeline for monthly revenue streams.
- Managing sales activities on major accounts and negotiating sales price and discount.
- Continuous client engagements and research to advise the business on viability of existing insurance products and futuristic product enhancements.
- Ensuring department achieves the set targets (budgets) through aggressive sales activity.
- Engage closely with the marketing team in implementation of suitable public relation activities to position the company as a leading insurance broker.
- Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Experience and Personal Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in business or insurance related to course.
- Diploma in Insurance or equivalent – ongoing
- 3-5 years’ experience in sales and marketing in an insurance firm.
- Vast product knowledge in traditional covers and specialty risk insurance covers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and product presentation skills.
- Business etiquette
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, planning skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills required.
- Great interpersonal, adequate prospecting and selling skills.
- Good analytical and decision-making skills.
- Great work ethic, results oriented and a team player
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your CV on LinkedIn on or before 12.00 pm GMT, Friday, 14th July 2023.
