About the Role
Fortis Global Insurance Plc is a dynamic and innovative force redefining the insurance landscape in Nigeria, driven by a vision to deliver unparalleled value and seamless customer experiences. We are currently looking for a driven, ambitious, and result-oriented Insurance Unit Manager to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and managing a dedicated team of Insurance Financial Advisors while driving aggressive sales strategies to achieve key business targets.
Key Responsibilities- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop high-performing Insurance Financial Advisors.
- Build and maintain a strong, active, and productive sales team focused on business growth.
- Set strategic sales targets and drive the team to consistently achieve and exceed business objectives.
- Generate new insurance business through effective prospecting, networking, and relationship management.
- Coach and motivate team members to continuously improve their sales performance and closing techniques.
- Monitor individual and team performance metrics, providing regular and constructive feedback.
- Promote and sell the company's comprehensive suite of life and general insurance products.
- Support Financial Advisors in client prospecting, presentations, sales closing, and long-term client retention.
- Organize regular team meetings, capacity-building training sessions, and targeted sales activities.
- Prepare and submit accurate sales and performance reports to management.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify emerging business opportunities and formulate strategies to expand the unit's market portfolio.
- Minimum of an OND, HND, or Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.
- Proven professional experience in insurance, banking, financial services, sales, or business development is a distinct advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, motivate, and develop a results-driven sales team.
- Highly target-driven, proactive, and self-motivated with exceptional networking capabilities.
- Ability to work seamlessly both independently and as an integral part of a collaborative team.
- Genuine passion and willingness to build a long-term, lucrative career in the Nigerian insurance industry.
- Attractive commission structure and lucrative performance-based earnings.
- Comprehensive leadership training and continuous career development opportunities.
- Professional mentorship from industry veterans.
- The unique opportunity to build, scale, and manage your own high-performing insurance team.
- Regular recognition programs and rewards for outstanding professional performance.