Old Mutual is recruiting a Business Development Consultant, to be based in Oshakati, Namibia.
Duties
- Develop maintain optimum relationships with intermediaries and key stakeholders
 
- Continuous improvement to ensure efficient service delivery
 
- Grow gross written premium in line with budget expectations
 
- Ensure cost efficiency in line with budget expectations
 
- Monitoring branch results and implement remedial action
 
- Optimizing customer service and relations to ensure customer attraction and retention
 
- Managing intermediary satisfaction levels
 
- Implementing governance controls to effectively manage risks and underwriting returns
 
- Ensuring compliance to policies & procedures
 
- Implementing optimized people practices in line with the organizational guidelines
 
- Creating a climate for optimal staff performance
 
Requisites
- Namibian Citizenship
 
- Grade 12 and/or Equivalent Qualifications
 
- Relevant degree in business and/or finance
 
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Short-term underwriting / -claims and 2 years’ growing management experience
 
- Track record of sales management success and proven ability in establishing and growing sales teams
 
- Computer literacy is essential
 
- Proven ability to meet and exceed tough business targets on a consistent basis
 
- Excellent communicator with a passion for customer service and relationship building
 
- Ability to coach and develop subordinates
 
- Ability to identify and develop business opportunities
 
- Ability to operate within relevant regulatory requirements
 
- Have exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
 
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel
 
- All applicants must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own a reliable motor vehicle
 
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted