Zonal Head of Agency Development at Prudential Zenith Life Insurance (3 Openings)

Prudential Plc, one of the oldest and most strongly capitalized life insurance companies in the world, acquired a majority stake in Zenith Life Assurance, which gave rise to a new company, Prudential Zenith Life The union is set to redefine the Nigerian insurance sector, building on the existing strength of Zenith Life, which is one of the fastest-growing life insurance companies in Nigeria, with gross written premium of N3.6 billion at the end of 2017. Alongside its entry into Nigeria, Prudential also formed an exclusive Bancassurance partnership with Zenith Bank in Nigeria and Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position beow:

Job Title: Zonal Head of Agency Development

Locations: Lagos, Asaba - Delta, Port Harcourt - Rivers
Job type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, Train & Develop Agency Development Executive, Team Leaders, and Financial Advisors (Agents)
• Develop and execute zonal Agency strategies to achieve targets and expand market share relative to the zone.
• Drive sales strategies to meet/exceed zonal KPIs.
• Monitor KPIS, conduct performance reviews, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all agency activities adhere strictly to NAICOM guidelines, company policies, AML, and KYC requirements.
• Identify growth opportunities, analyze competitor activity, and develop localized strategies to expand market share.
• Resolve escalated customer issues and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Oversee regional budgets, expenses, and accurate reporting of sales/performance data.

Qualifications (Educational & Professional)

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, Insurance or a related field (minimum of second class lower — 2:2)
• CIIN or any related professional certification will give an added advantage.

Required Experience/KnowIedge:

• Minimum of 7 years' sales experience, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and Agency management.
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance products.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good ability to influence
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
• Excellent coaching skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume to: careers@prudentialzenith.com using job title as email subject.