Branch Manager - Reputable Life Assurance Company

A Reputable Life Assurance Company is seeking to engage the services of a Branch Manager to manage its Regional Office at Kumasi.

• REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Ag. Head of Distribution
• DIRECT REPORTS: At least 5 Sales Manager
• INDIRECT REPORTS: Sales Representatives and Team Leaders

JOB PURPOSE

To build and expand the Operations and Profitability of the company’s products in its geographical locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the sales of the company’s products and services within all geographic areas.
• Supporting Sales Managers/ Team Leaders to develop business objectives and annual budgets.
• Coaching Sales Managers/ Team Leaders on how to manage income and expenditure, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Identifying and harnessing new client opportunities, while retaining and upgrading existing customer base.
• Building strong relationships with key clients of the Sales Managers/ Team Leaders and maintaining an accurate database on their clients.
• Ensure that the Sales Managers/Team Leaders operate within the specified operating procedures and maintains integrity of the Company.
• Recommending product lines by identifying new product opportunities, surveying consumer needs and trends, tracking competitors.
• Ensuring timely review and submission of reports to the appropriate authorities; weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Performing any other duties that may be required.

Supervisory duties

Has direct control over Sales Managers and Team Leaders

General duties

Any other duties that may be assigned.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY

• Has no level of authorization, must consult with HOD

Required Skills or Experience

Educational Qualification

• University degree or advanced professional qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s degree 
• Diploma or Certificate in Insurance is an added advantage

Specific Working Experience

• At least 5 to 10 years working experience in sales

Personality Attributes

• Taking responsibility of self and others
• Multi tasking
• Self-confident, outgoing and not easily intimidated
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Organizational Skills
• Team building and leadership