Business Growth And Development Manager- Faulu At Old Mutual Kenya

Introduction
Working closely with the Senior Business Growth and Development Manager and Senior Management, manages the branch and offers leadership to staff in formulation and implementation of business growth and development strategies at branch level.
The job holder is expected to aggressively drive the branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining profitable relationships with customers
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field
Advanced training in Business Management. Masters in Business or related field preferred.
At least 3 years managerial experience with proven track record for delivery of superior results
Experience in lending /credit.
Proven sales and business growth capability.
Financial analysis skills
Customer service skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills

Job Specification
KEY MEASURABLE GOALS
Achievement of business targets
Branch performance in Operations, Compliance, Risk management, Customer Service and other related surveys
Growth, retention and development of motivated and high performing teams
Brand visibility

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead business growth and development of the branch, agencies and other alternative service outlets attached to the branch
Manage and lead the branch team in achieving/ surpassing the set business targets
Provide superior level of customer relationship management and promote the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation;
Drive sales of all products and services at branch level through offering leadership and motivation to the sales team, sales drives , liaison with key relationships among others ;
Manage and offer leadership to the branch team.
Development of a high performing team at branch level through training , mentorship, and special assignments
Monitor and ensure 100% compliance to all the company policies, processes, procedures and other controls
Lead in optimal utilization of people, financial and technical resources within the branch
Chair the Branch Credit Committee and ensure compliance to Credit policy & procedures
Budget planning and cost management ; Continuous evaluation of branch financial performance against budgets and taking remedial actions where necessary
Promotion of Faulu's brand visibility and image: Being the Key liaison point with the community, participate in community affairs to increase the company's visibility and to enhance new and existing business opportunities
Initiate, nurture and ensure profitable business relationship and Partnerships with the customers, community and government structures
Communicating and reinforcing the AML-CTF compliance culture established by the board
Implementing and enforcing the board-approved AML, KYC & CFT policy within the Department, Unit or Branch
Any other role allocated by the supervisor