Business Development Manager - Agency OMIG job at Old Mutual
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Manager - Agency OMIG

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Finance , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Old Mutual

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 28 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
The incumbent will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a network of financial advisors or agents. The focus is on driving sales, expanding distribution channels, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting agents in achieving their targets.

Agent Recruitment & Onboarding
• Identify and recruit potential financial agents and advisors to distribute unit trust products.
• Develop and implement training programs to equip agents with product knowledge, sales techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper onboarding and licensing of agents according to regulatory guidelines.

Sales & Business Growth
• Drive sales targets by providing agents with tools, incentives, and motivation to increase unit trust sales.
• Monitor agent performance and provide sales strategies to improve productivity.
• Conduct regular meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Relationship Management & Support
• Establish strong relationships with unit managers of GI and Life, acting as their main point of contact for guidance and support.
• Provide ongoing coaching to help agents improve their sales techniques and client acquisition skills.

Market & Competitive Analysis
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and client investment behaviors to adapt sales approaches.
• Provide feedback to the product and marketing teams to ensure competitive offerings.
• Keep agents updated on new products, regulatory changes, and market insights.
• Incentive & Retention Programs
• Design incentive structures, commission plans, and rewards programs to motivate agents.
• Organize recognition programs, contests, and promotions to boost performance.
• Implement retention strategies to reduce agent turnover and maintain a strong distribution network.

Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure that agents adhere to financial regulations and company policies in their sales processes.
• Conduct compliance training to mitigate risks such as mis-selling or misleading investment advice.
• Oversee KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance for agents’ client transactions.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Strong Leadership & People Management – Ability to inspire and manage a diverse team of financial agents.
• Sales & Negotiation Skills – Experience in financial product sales and the ability to close deals.
• Investment & Market Knowledge – Understanding of unit trusts, portfolio diversification, and financial planning.
• Coaching & Training Skills – Ability to develop training programs and guide agents in sales techniques.
• Regulatory Awareness – Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and ethical selling practices.
• Communication & Motivation – Ability to engage, motivate, and retain a high-performing sales force.
• Assist agents in handling client queries, overcoming objections, and structuring investment portfolios.

Qualification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Commerce/economics or any other related field


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28 February 2025
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 14-02-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-02-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-02-2068
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