Bid & Sales Officer at Jubilee Insurance

Job Ref. No: JHIL120

Role Purpose

• The Bid & Sales Officer is responsible for managing the tender process, from identifying opportunities to submitting competitive proposals.

 Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, tenders, and proposals in response to client requirements.
• Requesting correct bid bond & performance security amounts from the bank
• Returning bonds for cancellation in cases where tender was unsuccessful.
• Sending of Authorization Letters, Forwarding Letters and Broker's statutory requirements
• Delivery of direct client tenders, handling of customer calls, walk in clients enquires, follow-up on bid & performance bonds/ securities.
• Tender Business Reporting - Participating in tender opening and advising sales team on outcomes and areas of improvements and updating of the Tender Log Outcome
• Prepare and maintain tender reports and a tender log tracker.
• Put in place mechanisms to build and sustain good relations with clients and intermediaries.
• Support the business development and retention teams in executing sales strategies to achieve revenue  targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including underwriters, actuaries, and legal teams, to ensure bid submissions meet regulatory and company standards.
• Respond to all incoming calls, letters, emails from clients/brokers within set TAT's and attend to walk in clients promptly and professionally. Ensure all issues complaints are promptly and pro-actively resolved.

 Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field.

 Relevant Experience

• Minimum one years’ experience in a similar role.