Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.
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,Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending funds advanced from First Permanent East Africa Limited (FPEA). Operations were restricted to the zoned residential areas within Nairobi and Mombasa.
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,Deposits of FPEA in Kenya were transferred to HFCK while the Tanzanian and Ugandan deposits were transferred to The Permanent Housing Finance Company of Tanzania and the Housing Finance Company of Uganda respectively.
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Job Description
Principle Accountabilities
- Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers.
- Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
- Execute new business acquisition, cross-selling, and upselling strategies.
- Reach out to customer leads through cold calling and continuously improve through feedback.
- Respond promptly to customer queries and claims issues in line with internal procedures.
- Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
- Deliver the agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within agreed timelines.
- Coordinate sales effort/activations with team members and branch team.
- Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
- Assisting and supporting the Branch in meeting their allocated bancassurance sales target.
- Supporting the branch to ensure 100% retention of existing bancassurance business.
- Ensure all collateral and bank‑interest assets are appropriately insured with the bank’s interest properly noted.
- Champion training and product awareness initiatives for branch staff.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through timely delivery of documents and effective after-sales support.
- Submit daily sales activity logs and performance reports to branch leadership and Bancassurance management.
- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services.
- Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledgeable with industry’s rules and regulations.
- Results driven and customer focused.
- Basic understanding of the insurance industry and products.
- Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills.
- Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institution.
- 3 years sales experience.
- Certificate of proficiency in Insurance (COP).
- ACII or AIIK or progress towards the same will be an added advantage.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time