Business Development Officer - Nakuru Branch ( FAK) at Absa Bank Limited

 About Absa Bank Limited

Absa Bank Limited (Absa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited. Absa offers personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance. Barclays Africa Group Limited is 62.3% owned by Barclays Bank PLC and is listed on the JSE Limited. The Group is one of Africa’s major financial services providers offering personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance. The Group was formed through combining Absa Group Limited and Barclays’ African operations on 31 July 2013. Reflecting the enlarged group’s pan-African focus, the Group's name changed from Absa Group Limited, to Barclays Africa Group Limited on 2 August 2013. Registered head offices are in South Africa and the Group has majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana,Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Barclays Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. The Group has representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as bancassurance operations in Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Barclays Bank Kenya and Barclays Bank Botswana continue to be listed on their respective stock exchanges.Barclays Bank PLC has operations in Egypt and Zimbabwe, which are part of the African business and continue to be run by Barclays Africa Group’s management

Job Summary


To support Nakuru Branch in general business with the required skills to meet the customers’ expectations and revenue objectives.

Job Description


Establish and maintain professional relationships through networking with intermediaries within the retail segment.

Host regular and relevant functions (as agreed with line management) to seek opportunities to develop strong relationships and business bonds.

Nurture established relations with intermediaries and clients within the retail space to ensure the continuous enhancement and improvement of customer retention initiatives.

Implement a business acquisition strategic plan by growing GWP in line with the Company’s growth strategy for the retail segment through retention, generic growth, and acquisition of new business. 

Work closely with assigned agencies to achieve growth objectives in target market segments.

Sign service-level agreements with our identified top supporters at the Branch and ensure agreed TATs are followed up across internal departments. 

Acquire and develop new agents by carrying out a series of strategic business development interventions. 

Drive First Assurance’s profitability objective by growing a balanced portfolio within the retail segment by initiating partnerships to drive profitable products with key partners alongside other initiatives.

Conduct regular training for intermediaries and clients within the retail segment to increase understanding and uptake of the company’s products.

Manage agreements with the channel partners and ensure consistent compliance by all parties. 

Support new product development/product review by seeking gaps/solutions in the market guided by technical feasibility, commercial viability, and market compatibility and ensure alignment with customer requirements, financial attractiveness, and product development guidelines. 

Support collection efforts and ensure compliance with the company’s credit policy.

Prepare monthly business development reports detailing initiatives, performance, and other related projects/activities. Collect market intelligence through research by reading articles, publications, the internet, word of mouth, and networking on a daily basis to keep abreast of market developments.

Assess market opportunities with respect to competitor sales sources by remaining in touch with market forces and influencers.

Ensure top-notch customer experience is provided to all business partners across the entire retail channel.

Requirements


Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:


Bachelors' degree in a Business related field.

Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, AIIK) an added advantage.

At least 3+ years experience in the financials sector and an added advantage in the insurance industry and in sales and business development position.

Technical/ Functional competencies


Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements

Knowledge of insurance products

Sales and marketing management skills

REQUIRED SKILLS


Performance monitoring and evaluation, Market research, intelligence, Business development, Business strategy, Business intelligence, Sales strategy, Marketing

Education


Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)


Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Bank Limited on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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