Head, Agent Network Growth
Job Summary
- Focuses on building, managing, and growing a network of independent agents.
- The job involves identifying, recruiting, and managing agents, developing strategies for network expansion, and ensuring agents meet performance goals.
- This role also includes managing agent relationships, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance
Job Objectives
- To deepen the coverage and visibility of the Agent Network
- Identify, establish, and manage required partnerships (internal and external) to promote network growth as well as product / service offerings
- Drive knowledge management across the value chain
Responsibilities
- Design and execute strategies for growing and sustaining a vibrant Agent network
- Provide oversight to team activities related to Network Development, Partnerships, Awareness and Marketing
- Engage with relevant Units such as settlement and reconciliation unit, IT partners at ensuring effective resolution of issues affecting the business
- Develop knowledge materials to facilitate training of Agents (onboarding, day to day operations, etc.) and Branch team (Agent recruitment and management)
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedure manuals for all activities related to Agent Network Development
- Collaborate with SBU Heads to define and implement tactical strategies to drive business performance
- Monitor and respond to Competitor offerings and trends
- Support Sales team (SBUs) and Regional Officers with product materials and bespoke proposals to facilitate engagement with prospective Strategic Partners
- Monitor and render periodic reports and recommendations on Agent and team performance to key stakeholders and executive management
- Collaborate with required stakeholders to conduct risk assessment reviews to identify and address operational and business risks
- Design and implement strategic marketing initiatives to drive network growth and visibility
- Design and execute product promotion campaigns for Agents
- Engage Retail Communications unit on the design / production of Agent branding collaterals and marketing merchandise
- Communication management across the Agent Network
Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- B.Sc. Degree in any discipline
- A minimum of 5 -7 years of sales experience in agency banking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A strong and passionate leader
- Experience in the banking industry would be an added advantage
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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