INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
- Position Title: Business Development Manager
- Advert Reference: Vacancy ID: 12
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Eldoret, Kenya
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 1 February 2026
- Category/Department: Sales, Business Development, Insurance
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 180,000–280,000 gross monthly (including allowances/benefits). This estimate is based on prevailing market rates for a Business Development Manager within Kenya’s insurance and financial services sector, informed by Glassdoor and PayScale benchmarks for senior sales roles with 5+ years’ experience in regional markets such as Eldoret. Actual remuneration is determined by the employer and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
The Business Development Manager role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales and growth professional to drive market expansion and revenue performance within a leading insurance and financial services environment. This Business Development Manager position is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new markets, and delivering sustainable premium growth across diverse insurance products.
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in identifying new business opportunities, strengthening intermediary partnerships, and supporting profitability targets within the North Rift region. With Eldoret positioned as a key commercial hub, this is an excellent time for a results-driven Business Development Manager to advance their career while contributing to long-term business growth.
About AAR – Kenya
AAR – Kenya is a well-established player in the Kenyan insurance sector, offering a wide range of medical and general insurance solutions to individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients. The organization is known for its customer-centric approach, strong intermediary network, and focus on innovation and service excellence. With a growing national footprint, AAR – Kenya continues to invest in talent that can support market expansion and revenue growth. The company provides a professional working environment that emphasizes integrity, performance, and collaboration.
1. Business Development Manager (Eldoret – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The Business Development Manager will support the company to drive growth by acquiring new business, expanding markets, and building strategic relationships, while supporting revenue and profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Business growth & revenue generation
- Identify and acquire new Retail, SME and corporate clients and intermediaries.
- Drive new premium growth across insurance products
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to profitability
- Lead generation & sales pipeline management
- Generate, qualify, and convert leads and prospects
- Manage the sales pipeline and track performance
- Improve conversion rates and sales efficiency
- Relationship & account management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with: Insurance brokers and agents, Retail, Corporate and SME clients, Strategic partners, Act as the primary contact for key accounts
- Market development
- Product & solution development support
- Any other duties allocated by the supervisor
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Proficiency in using MS Office suites (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.).
- Proficiency in the use of operating systems (such as SAP) for Inventory management, budgeting, cost control and tasks management
- Specialized activities related to Admin management, and performance evaluation, monitoring of transactions and reporting.
- Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities and remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
- Financial reporting understanding, accounting qualification or exposure to the same will be an added advantage.
- People management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Relationship-oriented
- Sales-driven and results-focused
- Strategic thinker
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Customer-centric mindset
- High integrity and professionalism
- Resilient and self-motivated
- Collaborative team player
- Strong time management and organization
- Knowledge of general Insurance Business will be an added advantage.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce/ Business Related Field – Degree
- Diploma in Insurance – Diploma
Terms of Service
- Full-time
Apply for Business Development Manager at AAR – Kenya – Eldoret – Deadline 1 February 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to apply online. To apply for this post, visit the employer’s careers portal, log into your account, view the vacancy, and click on “Apply for this job.”
Applicants must upload the following mandatory documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (C.V)
- Academic Documents
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply Online Here:
https://careers.aar-insurance.com/portal/login?page=/tallents/apply?position_id=12
AAR – Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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To apply for this job please visit careers.aar-insurance.com.
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