Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of BANCASSURANCE MANAGERS within the Individual Sales and Marketing Department at ZB Life Assurance. The successful applicants will be based in Harare, Gweru and Bulawayo
Purpose of the Job
To lead a team of sales consultants within a defined geographical region to acquire and retain Individual Life business in accordance with Company objectives by leveraging on bancassurance concepts.
Duties And Responsibilities
Compiling the team’s business plans incorporating manpower requirements and new business production and persistency targets for review by Regional Managers
Identifying, recruiting and selecting new Sales Consultants in conjunction with Regional Managers
Identifying Training needs of Sales Consultants in the team and recommending/conducting appropriate training
Coaching and mentoring Sales Consultants in the team to enable them to achieve the required performance standards
Holding of regular meetings with individual Sales Consultants or the entire team to promote effective communication
Conducting own selling activities in line with standards set by the Company from time to time
Coordinating with ZB Bank staff and management to ensure Sales Consultants have adequate equipment, facilities and support to conduct their duties effectively
Enforcing compliance with the provisions of the Agency contract and Agency Code of Conduct by the Sales Consultants in the team
Scanning the environment for new economic developments or activities calling for service by the Company
Maintaining sound and favorable public relations with communities served by the Company
Qualifications And Experience
Person Specifications
Must be a holder of a Business Degree or Diploma
Must have Mathematics and English as “O” level passes
Must possess a Certificate of Proficiency
Must have Sales Agency experience of at least 3 years
Being a member of the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe will be an added advantage
Must have Training, communication and report writing skills
Must be self motivated with a passion for results
Skills Required
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Good planning, organizing, leading and controlling skills
Exceptional time management skills
Personal grooming
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High computer literacy
How To Apply
In return, the Company offers a very competitive performance based compensation mix derived from commissions on own business and override commissions on the team’s business.
Applicants meeting the above requirements should apply and attach scanned copies of curriculum vitae and certified copies of both academic and professional qualifications clearly marked “LIFE ASSURANCE— BANCASSURANCE MANAGER”
Send in applications through e-mail to cmhishi@zb.co.zw
Closing Date is 30 April 2022