AVP/ Manager Business Development (GEGM Agency Distribution - Kuala Lumpur)

Great Eastern; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as AVP/Manager of Business Development in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for managing agent profitability, achieving growth targets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have strong sales and marketing skills, a degree, and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales or marketing, preferably in financial products.

Responsibilities

• Achieve yearly growth targets for agents and the team/unit as a leader.
• Conserve renewals and grow the agency force through grooming and recruitment.
• Ensure compliance with business and regulatory risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Marketing skills

Business acumen

Industry knowledge

Teamwork attitude

Initiative

Education

Basic degree in any discipline

Insurance qualification (e.g., AMII or DMII)

Job description

AVP/ Manager Business Development (GEGM Agency Distribution - Kuala Lumpur)

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As a LIFE company, our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Being one of Asia’s leading insurers for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers across generations. At the foundation of this trust are Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement – guiding us in every interaction, from honest customer relationships to proactive insurance solutions.

Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement shape our actions. They inspire us to do the right thing, take the lead, and prioritize teamwork over individual effort. Our mission is to make life great for our customers by understanding what matters most to them and helping protect it.

If you're seeking a career with growth opportunities and potential, we invite you to join us as AVP, Business Development (GEGM Agency Distribution - Kuala Lumpur).

Job Purpose

Responsible for the sales, management, and profitability of agents, and supporting the Branch Manager in achieving branch objectives.

The Job

1. Achieve yearly growth targets for agents and the team/unit as a leader.
2. Conserve renewals and grow the agency force through grooming and recruitment.
3. Develop portfolio mix and achieve underwriting profit aligned with company appetite.
4. Conduct risk inspections and acceptance within the assigned Underwriting Authority Limit.
5. Ensure effective support in managing agents and their customers.
6. Guide staff in technical knowledge and career development.
7. Collaborate with stakeholders as required.
8. Ensure compliance with business and regulatory risks, taking steps to mitigate them.
9. Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, emerging threats, and technologies.
10. Proactively identify risks and share best practices in risk management.

The Person

• Basic degree in any discipline or insurance qualification (e.g., AMII or DMII).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales or marketing, preferably in financial products.
• Interpersonal and sales/marketing skills.
• Business acumen and industry knowledge.
• High integrity, accountability, and teamwork attitude.
• Initiative to improve current processes and adaptability to change.

Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, offering fair consideration to all qualified applicants.

About Great Eastern

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the core of its operations. Our culture, guided by our core values of Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement, reflects our commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative insurance solutions. We promote inclusivity and are dedicated to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, aiming for a low-carbon economy and responsible business practices.

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