SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER – Phoenix of Botswana Assurance Company

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SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Job Overview

Phoenix of Botswana Assurance Company is looking for a competent and experienced Sales and Marketing Executive to design and implement sales and marketing strategies. The candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough marketing research on competitors’ products and services, possess excellent negotiation abilities as well as good communication skills and most importantly, possess outstanding sales skills and the ability to work in a team environment as and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing marketing and sales strategies.
• Conducting extensive research on competitors’ products and services.
• Promote, sell and close deals for short term products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Service Alternative Distribution Channels
• Coach and mentor upcoming agents.
• Service-oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands-on work style
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with the clients.
• Answering client’s questions in a professional manner.
• Participating in exhibitions and conferences organized by the company.
• Coordinate client pitching and submissions with team support and input.
Creating awareness of the products and services offered by the company.
• Ensuring the company meets the sales targets.
• Handling complaints of the clients.
• Negotiating and closing the deals with the clients.
• Writing monthly reports on the sales performance of agents.

Requirements

• Diploma in insurance or equivalent.
• Associateship in Short Term Insurance will be an added advantage.
• Proven work experience as a Sales and Marketing Executive or a similar position in insurance industry.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of various marketing tactics.
• Understanding and knowledge of Insurance.
• A result-driven and organized individual.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good negotiation and sales skills.