Head of Corporate Sales

Head of Corporate Sales Job Vacancy at SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania, Dar es Salaam – October 2026

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania Limited is inviting applications from experienced and results-driven professionals for the position of Head of Corporate Sales. The successful candidate will lead corporate and group life insurance sales, strengthen strategic client relationships, acquire new business and drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Job Details

• Job Title: Head of Corporate Sales
• Employer: SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania Limited
• Department: Commercial
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer
• Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
• Application Method: Email application

About SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania Limited operates in Tanzania’s life insurance industry, serving corporate, institutional and individual clients. The company is part of the SanlamAllianz Group, a pan-African financial services group that combines Sanlam’s African market expertise with Allianz’s international insurance capabilities.

The company aims to strengthen its corporate and group life insurance portfolio, expand strategic partnerships and deliver sustainable business growth.

Job Purpose

The Head of Corporate Sales will lead corporate sales activities and deliver sustainable, profitable growth through new-business acquisition, strategic account development, intermediary partnerships, customer retention and effective team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Strategy and Performance

• Execute the corporate sales strategy and annual business plans.
• Maintain existing business and drive consistent new-business growth.
• Ensure sustainable portfolio profitability.

2. Business Development and Acquisition

• Build and manage qualified sales pipelines.
• Lead tender submissions, proposals, quotations and presentations.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and convert business opportunities into sales.

3. Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients, brokers, intermediaries, consultants and strategic partners.
• Strengthen key-account management and improve customer engagement.

4. Customer Retention and Portfolio Management

• Implement effective account management and renewal processes.
• Improve client retention and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Support timely premium collection and maintain portfolio quality.

5. Market Intelligence and Product Opportunities

• Monitor market developments and identify new business opportunities.
• Use market insights to develop targeted solutions for corporate clients.

6. Operational Excellence

• Improve sales processes, pipeline management, productivity and reporting.
• Promote effective use of sales systems and performance-monitoring tools.

7. Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies.

8. Team Leadership

• Lead, develop and manage the corporate sales team.
• Monitor team performance and promote accountability for sales targets and business results.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate degree or professional insurance qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least seven years of experience in corporate sales or business development within the insurance or financial services industry.
• At least three years of management experience.
• A proven track record of driving premium or revenue growth and managing profitable corporate business portfolios.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in key-account management, commercial negotiations and tendering.
• Experience in life insurance and corporate group business is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strategic and commercial acumen.
• Sales leadership and accountability.
• Business development capabilities.
• Executive stakeholder management.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making.
• Customer focus and effective execution.
• Integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents by email:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. A covering letter.

Application Email: liferecruitment@sanlamallianz.co.tz

Email Subject: Head of Corporate Sales

Applicants should ensure that the email subject matches the advertised position and that their CV clearly demonstrates relevant corporate sales, business development and management experience.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SanlamAllianz is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Tanzania Limited

• Website: www.sanlamallianz.co.tz
• Telephone: +255 22 212 7151 / 2 / 3
• Recruitment Email: liferecruitment@sanlamallianz.co.tz

Qualified candidates with substantial corporate sales experience in insurance or financial services are encouraged to apply before the deadline.