Retail Manager Alliance life Assurance Limited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Overview

Position: Retail Manager
Job ref. No. ALAL/2020/09.

We are looking for an experienced Life Retail Manager to join our Team. As a Retail Manager you will be responsible for establishing, managing and growing the Retail channel to ensure sustained support and growth of Retail Business portfolio. Retail Manager Reports to the Sales & Marketing Manager and will be based in Dar es Salaam.

Role Purpose: The position holder will be responsible for creating and implementing an approved retail sales and marketing strategy, in-line with Alliance Life’s Sales Strategy, including growing the retail business and delivering the set retail sales budget through the development of strong retail team.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Attain retail revenue targets;
  2. Profitable and efficient management of the Retail Business Distribution Channels;
  3. Build and develop a high performing retail team.
  4. Lead the retail team with integrity and create a working environment that promotes maximum productivity.
  5. Accomplish management responsibilities which include building a strong team providing ongoing coaching, mentorship and support structures for effective goal achievements, identifying and managing associated risks, and completing daily management tasks.
  6. Retail Business development.
  7. Products development and management.
  8. Negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships
  9. Meet or exceed business goals and objectives, while fostering a team atmosphere
  10. Develop and implement performance management criteria for Financial Planners to meet or exceed business and individual goals
  11. Provides regular management reports to management and recommend improvement action items.
  12. Team motivation through recognition, including team incentive programs for outstanding achievements.
  13. Performs supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

  1. A business-related degree from a recognized Institution – Insurance and Risk Management Qualification would be an added advantage,
  2. Professional insurance certificates/ diplomas/advanced diploma will be an added advantage.
  3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the insurance market with a similar product sales and relationship management role, and a proven track record.
  4. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  5. In-depth knowledge and understanding of life assurance operations, policies and procedures, and retail market.
  6. Market intelligence acquisition and business planning and implementation skills.
  7. Proven product development skills, business development and market development skills.
  8. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  9. Corporate marketing, networking and partnership building skills.
  10. Team building, management and retention.
  11. Effective time management and administrative skills.
  12. Results-oriented, self-motivated and driven with a proven performance track record.

 

General Information:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet all costs associated with their attendance to the interview. Please note also successful candidates will be required to meet their relocation costs to Dar es Salaam.

 

How to Apply:

Applications to be sent to hr@alliancelife.co.tz quoting the Job Reference Number and Designation given above in the subject line, latest by 17:00 Hrs. on 11th December 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.