The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.

We are rooted in our purpose of "Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day" and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

Job Summary

The job holder will develop and grow the business by developing and implementing strategic interventions for the different distribution channels, building a good relationship between clients, agents and brokers in a manner that ensures achievement of set business targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• To design and execute the company's distribution strategy and budgeting to achieve profitable growth and market leadership
• To develope informal SMEs and Micro Entrepreneurship channels and distribute corporate and retail solutions that fit these channels
• To participate inn reseach and product development, testing and roll out unique the local market
• To create special partnerships with Banks , schools, Telecommunications and other institutions to act as aggregators of bulk insurance products and provide responses to queries raised in regard to the company's products
• To maintain new business flow, manage and give direction to all the distribution channels
• To prospect for new business and follow up on quotations
• To Monitor renewals before due date to ensure renewal capture
• To manage correspondences relating to Brokers/Agents and direct clients

Minimum qualifications and Work Experience:

• A University degree in Business Administration, BCOM or equivalent
• Atleast 8 years of experience in Marketing and distribution in a service industry, Insurance, Finance
• Qualified in CIM/ACII will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Good leadership skills
• Good business and people management skills
• Self-starter
• Excellent planning & organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills