Unit Manager - Kimathi Branch

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd

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Nairobi Until 10/6/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The Unit Manger will oversee a unit where he/she will majorly be responsible for recruiting and retaining sales agents so as to deliver the set insurance sales revenue targets. The role is on contractual basis and reports to the Branch/Sales Manager.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Delivery of business plan targets including Revenue, Persistency and Business Mix
  • Recruitment and retention of Agents
  • Effective monitoring and evaluation of agents in their respective units
  • Setting out relevant plans and daily activity work schedule for the unit
  • Ensure agents have the necessary support systems to assist them deliver their budgets
  • Implementing training programs to support skill development and competence.
  • Opening new markets
  • Advise the business on opportunities/threats that are presented by such activities.
  • Enforcement of performance management processes as specified by the business
  • To uphold the brand image and ensure compliance with all internal as well as external regulations

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Strong Negotiation skills
  • Emphatic Listener
  • Able to Plan and organize meetings and activities for the Unit
  • Able to build and bond together a team
  • Must have leadership ability and Sales and Marketing skills
  • Market intelligence and business development skills
  • Able to handle and resolve Conflicts
  • Time Management Skills

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession
  • Demonstrable insurance sales experience as an agent
  • Knowledge of legislation governing insurance in Kenya
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and packages

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Degree/diploma in a business-related course
  • Must have at least 3 years’ sales experience in the insurance or financial services sector
  • 2 years’ experience as a Unit/Agency Manager in insurance or financial sector will be an added advantage
  • Must have a COP Certificate
  • Must have current IRA license.

 

Skills

Competencies

Education

Closing Date

13 August 2026 , 23:59

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About this role

Summary

Manage sales team, recruit agents, meet revenue targets, ensure compliance, develop markets.

Job title

Unit Manager - Kimathi Branch

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Nairobi, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationnegotiationleadershipplanningteam building

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

insurancesalesteam leadershipfinancial services
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Nairobi, Kenya

On-site City