Business Development Officer

2 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom DG Partnership Ltd Full time

**Business Development Officer - £28,000 - £38,000 DOE + Commission
- Birmingham**

**The Role**

Do you possess strong networking skills coupled with a NVQ in Business Development, Sales or Marketing? Are you an excellent verbal and written communicator with great problem-solving skills, looking to take on a new challenge? If so, we have an excitingopportunity for you.

Diaspora Insurance is seeking to recruit a Business Development Officer who is well-versed in the Kenyan community in the United Kingdom. The position would be ideal for someone who has worked in a Business Development role within insurance, franchise, salesagent, distributor, or merchant network.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The key responsibilities of a Business Development Officer include, but are not limited to:

- Generating leads for the call centre sales team.
- Recruiting and managing teams of field-based sales agents serving the target Kenyan diaspora communities in the UK.
- Exhibiting and promoting the business at events/festivals by the target clients.
- Building relationships with key figures in the communities.
- Recruiting brand ambassadors, influencers and lead generators.
- Personal account and sales responsibility.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, drive efficiencies and improve competitiveness
- Report on the daily performance of the team.
- Ensure all processes and systems are used extensively by the team and that all company protocols are followed.
- Ensure company standards and values are implemented at all times
- Ensure we are leading the market with exceptional customer services, product knowledge and sales activities.

**The Company**

Destiny Finance Ltd t/a Diaspora Insurance is a UK-based insurance company that specializes in the design, marketing, and distribution of insurance products and risk management solutions to African nationals living and working in developed markets such asthe UK, EU, North America, and Australia. You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious firm dedicated to making a significant impact on the African diasporas in terms of risk management.

**The Person**

The key skills and qualities of a Business Development Officer are:

- Minimum of NVQ in Business Admin, Sales or Marketing.
- A marketing degree or a CII or any insurance qualification would be an advantage.
- Business Development: at least 3 years (required).
- Experience in promoting business through social media & online platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube, online TV/newspapers
- Knowledge of the Kenyan diasporas in the UK. Being originally from Africa is an added advantage.
- Experience in generating leads for the sales team.
- Experience in working in the insurance/financial services industry.
- Experience in working with community groups.
- Innovative thinker, drive, determination and focus on success
- An experienced and effective negotiator.
- Ability to cross-sell whilst identifying new opportunities to maximise revenue and deliver profitable sales.
- Enthused and skilled at cold calling and breaking down barriers.
- An exceptional team player.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious with exceptional levels of work ethic and drive.
- A competitive, self-motivated and numbers-focused individual.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

UK Driver’s licence is required.

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