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Business Development Manager at Octagon Africa
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (26 Sep 2026) Updated about 5 hours ago
Job Description
The Business Development Manager drives branch‑level growth by creating and executing strategies that expand market share, increase revenue, and acquire new clients within the insurance and pension sector. The role also oversees sales and marketing activities, ensures compliance, and contributes to staff development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, or a related field
- • Diploma in Insurance or Pensions is an advantage
- • Minimum 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing
- • Proven track record of achieving profitability targets
- • Strong knowledge of pension schemes and insurance products
- • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company goals
- • Identify and acquire new corporate and individual clients for pension and insurance products
- • Lead sales and marketing initiatives to increase market share and revenue
- • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key stakeholders
- • Monitor industry trends and propose product or service innovations
- • Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with internal policies
- • Mentor and develop junior staff to enhance team performance