Stella Makiya
@stellamakiya
Experienced training and bancassurance leader driving sales growth and team development.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven training and bancassurance professional with over a decade of experience in sales, agency management, and learning & development across insurance and financial services. I have led training strategy development, needs analysis, and talent development while managing bancassurance partnerships and retail life sales teams.
Throughout my career I have promoted staff on merit, revived and retained bank partnerships, opened new markets, and delivered measurable sales growth. I am organized, customer-focused, and skilled at aligning training programs with business objectives to improve productivity and service quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Training Manager - Retail Life
Pioneer Assurance Company Limited
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Lead retail life training strategy, needs analysis, and talent development to improve sales effectiveness and retention across agency and bancassurance channels.
Head of Agency Training
Jubilee Life Insurance Limited
Jan 2021 - Mar 2024 (3 years 2 months)
Directed agency training programs, created team-leader roles, and improved partner retention and sales performance across the Western region.
Bancassurance Manager - Life
Jubilee Insurance Company
Dec 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years)
Managed branch and agency bancassurance channels, designed channel models, secured and grew bank partnerships, and drove sales growth initiatives.
Training Officer - Bancassurance
Jubilee Insurance Company
Nov 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year)
Delivered bancassurance training, conducted needs assessments, and supported sales teams to improve product knowledge and customer service.
Agency Manager
Jubilee Insurance Company
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)
Managed agency operations, recruited and developed sales agents, and implemented initiatives to increase distribution and service quality.
Branch Manager
UAP Life Assurance
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Oversaw branch operations, drove regional sales including customer open days, and promoted staff to leadership roles to strengthen distribution.
Unit Manager
UAP Life Assurance
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 (7 months)
Managed a unit of sales representatives, achieved promotions through outstanding performance, and supported recruitment of regional managers.
Head of Marketing
Saroyo Water Company
Jan 2010 - Apr 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Led marketing activities for regional operations, developed go-to-market strategies, and increased brand and product visibility.
Sales Representative
Insurance Company of East Africa
Jul 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 5 months)
Executed direct sales and customer service activities, contributing to regional revenue growth and client retention efforts.
Sales and Customer Service
Indolab Enterprise
Jan 2000 - Dec 2004 (4 years 11 months)
Provided sales and customer service support, managing client inquiries and contributing to business operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Daystar University
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
2019 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialization in Marketing.
IHRM
Professional Certificate, Training and Development
2018 - 2018
Attained certification as a Certified Professional Trainer and membership of IHRM.
Kenya National Examinations Council
Higher Diploma, Human Resource Management
2013 - 2014
Completed a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management awarded by KNEC.
Kenya National Examinations Council
Diploma, Business Administration
2012 - 2013
Completed a Diploma in Business Administration awarded by KNEC.
College of Insurance
Certificate of Proficiency, Insurance
2007 - 2007
Completed a Certificate of Proficiency in insurance-related studies.
Moi University
Certificate, Computer Applications
2007 - 2007
Completed a short course/certificate in computer packages.
Mukumu Girls High School
K.C.S.E, Secondary Education
1995 - 1998
Grade: B-
Completed secondary education and obtained K.C.S.E with a mean grade of B-.
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