Branch Manager, Kano & Kaduna

Our client, a non-banking financial service institution is looking for an experienced Branch Manager who will be responsible for handling Business Development & Renewal Management with a team of Supervisors/Unit Manager. The primary focus of this position is to provide leadership for the branch team towards achieving the branch targets and the overall objectives of the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the business development activities of both life and non life in Abuja market jurisdiction.
  
• Develop and deploy winning strategies for excellent service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for opening new businesses and channeling human and material resources accordingly
• Develop marketing strategies that would help improve marketing activities for the overall interest of the branch and the company in general.
• Strict supervision of all branch activities to ensure staff compliance to laid down core values of the company.
• Counselling, Coaching , mentoring and coordination to ensure synergy in the branch operations 
• Supervising all financial activities in the branch to ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee all underwriting and claims activities in the branch by interfacing with the Head underwriting.
• To ensure individual and Branch targets are met 
• Assist with other relevant duties as may be assigned towards achieving set branch objectives and the company in general

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Commitment to delivering Gross premium Income (GPI) of N440m for 2015
  
• Commitment to deliver premium collection 
• Profitability of the Branch
• Providing Strong Leadership for the branch

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field
• Professional Certification in Insurance(CIIN)
• MBA (added advantage)
• 6-8years working experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Good Analytical skills
• Problem Solving skill
• Excellent Team Player
• Good Managerial skill
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite 
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Insurance market
• Excellent presentation skills