Responsibility includes managing the strategic directions of retail delivery (agents and partnerships), marketing and business development for the organization.
Responsible for service and sales performance of the organization’s retail sales division which offer consumer, business, and insurance products and services.
Develop and implement Octamile's product Distribution strategy to achieve the desired growth
Collaborate with other teams to ensure alignment in proposition and driving distribution strategy goals
Define distribution models, strategic agreements and manage stakeholder relationships to achieve high growth and business profitability
Build a scalable and efficient distribution model and ensure agents and recruited sales team are professionally trained and supervised
Provide excellent sales support and product expertise at all points during the sales process
Actively manage the sales funnel through business-driven Management Information (MI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Leverage your people skills to represent Octamile as a thought leader at events and conferences, and build relationships with prospects, partners and industry stakeholders.
Responsible for coordinating the planning and budgeting processes for all reporting departments.
About You:
8+ years experience with solid experience in Financial services, FMCG or Consulting
Must be able to drive business results using excellent commercial judgment and entrepreneurial thinking
Demonstrated experience in marketing and business development initiatives
Significant knowledge of Insurance products and the ecosystem
Customer-centric with a commitment to improving customer experience
Able to create a positive working relationship with senior executives internally and externally
Insurance experience is a plus
Benefits at Octamile for You:
Opportunity to Simplify Access to Insurance across Africa
Opportunity to become a business leader in Africa's insurTech sector
Competitive salary and equity
Group life insurance and health insurance
Paid annual holidays and paid parental leave
Flexible work hours and hybrid work: 60% Office and 40% remote
