Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.

Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending ...

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Bancassurance Direct Sales Representative

Principle Accountabilities

• Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling and continuously improve through feedback.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Deliver the agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate sales effort/activations with team members and other departments
• Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledgeable with industry's rules and regulations.
• Results driven and customer focused.
• Basic understanding of the insurance industry and products.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma from a reputable institution. Bachelor's degree or equivalent will be of an added advantage.
• Certificate of proficiency in Insurance (COP) - Mandatory.
• ACII or AllK or progress towards the same will be an added advantage.
• Six months sales experience.

• Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling and continuously improve through feedback.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Deliver the agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate sales effort/activations with team members and other departments
• Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledgeable with industry's rules and regulations.
• Results driven and customer focused.
• Basic understanding of the insurance industry and products.

• Diploma from a reputable institution. Bachelor's degree or equivalent will be of an added advantage.
• Certificate of proficiency in Insurance (COP) - Mandatory.
• ACII or AllK or progress towards the same will be an added advantage.