Unit ManagerNew!

• Recruit, train and motivate a unit of at least 15 active agents.
• Achieve set unit production, productivity and persistency targets.
• Conduct field supervision of the sales team and manage their activities.
• Hold weekly team meetings and daily huddles to track and monitor activity.
• Identify training needs of the sales team and arrange relevant training.
• Submit progress reports on a weekly basis.
• Obtain an Insurance Regulatory Authority agent licence, with company support.
• Enrol, sit and pass COP exams within the IRA stipulated period.
• Ensure persistence of business brought in by team members.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies and comply with the company code of ethics.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Insurance, Finance, Economics, Commerce or a related field.
• A diploma with proven sales management experience is an added advantage.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance, or willingness to obtain it within the stipulated period.
• Registration and licensing with the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda as an insurance agent.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years in sales, insurance, marketing, business development or financial services.
• At least 1 year leading, supervising or mentoring a sales team is an advantage.
• Experience in life insurance, banking, microfinance, SACCOs, telecom or FMCG is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation.
• Ability to recruit, coach and develop high-performing agents.
• Business development and relationship management.
• Results-oriented with a drive to hit targets.
• Planning, organisation and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.