Background

Pioneer Assurance Company Ltd, formally Pioneer General Assurance Society Ltd, was established in 1930 as the first company in Kenya to insure Africans. The Company’s registered office is situated at Pioneer House along Moi Avenue. We are ranked amongst the best Assurance Companies in Kenya. It's a major player in the insurance industry with life as its core bus...

Role Context

We are looking for a Business Development Officer who will play a key role in expanding the Corporate Life Assurance portfolio hence driving the growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be responsible for acquiring profitable new business through Banks & MFIs and implementing strategies to help achieve the company's sales and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisition of new Banks & MFIs' relationships. Identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bank staff to enhance business collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other departments to develop and implement business development strategies
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients
• Achieve or exceed sales and revenue targets per Month
• Provide product information, customer presentations and frontline training support
• Coordinate documentation, underwriting requirements and policy issuance Monitor industry trends and market conditions

Key Qualifications & Professional Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or Marketing and any other Business related field.
• Significant progress in professional papers. i.e. (Diploma in Insurance, AIIK, CIM etc.)
• At least 4 years of experience in Business Development, sales, or a related field.
• Experience dealing with financial institutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience managing budgets and reviewing financial statements

• Acquisition of new Banks & MFIs' relationships. Identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bank staff to enhance business collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other departments to develop and implement business development strategies
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients
• Achieve or exceed sales and revenue targets per Month
• Provide product information, customer presentations and frontline training support
• Coordinate documentation, underwriting requirements and policy issuance Monitor industry trends and market conditions

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience managing budgets and reviewing financial statements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or Marketing and any other Business related field.
• Significant progress in professional papers. i.e. (Diploma in Insurance, AIIK, CIM etc.)
• At least 4 years of experience in Business Development, sales, or a related field.
• Experience dealing with financial institutions.