Account Manager

About Turaco

It is urgent to find a way to insure those who are not currently insured. Turaco's mission is to relieve people from the fear of financial shocks. Our vision is to insure a billion people, effectively doubling the global number of insured individuals.

Turaco is a rapidly growing financial services start-up in Africa, introducing a new model for health and risk financing targeted at emerging customers. We provide subscription-based insurance for the mass market, bundled with everyday transactions that people are already engaging in. We collaborate with business partners to deliver affordable insurance products that truly enhance people's lives. At Turaco, we prioritise simplicity, communication, and transparency while striving to transform how insurance operates. We are in the claims-paying business.

Turaco values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We're building a team where our differences enhance and strengthen us. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Since launching in February 2019, Turaco has attracted a cumulative total of 4.5 million end users. We are experiencing rapid growth and are looking for team members who can evolve alongside us. To learn more, visit

About the Role

The Account Manager is the steward of Turaco's partnerships in Kenya, responsible for nurturing relationships, driving growth within existing accounts, and ensuring every partner experiences exceptional value from our collaboration.

This role is for someone who thrives on building trust, solving problems, and creating win-win outcomes. You will confidently sit across from a bank CEO to present performance insights and, the next day, train field officers in a rural branch with empathy and clarity.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Partner Relationship Management

• Build deep, trusted relationships with partners at all levels, from senior executives to branch and field staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Turaco and partners, ensuring smooth communication, transparency, and consistent engagement.
• Conduct regular check-ins, field visits, and partnership performance reviews to strengthen collaboration and ensure ongoing satisfaction.
• Understand each partner's business model, customer base, and priorities, using insights to co-create solutions that drive value.
• Coordinate and execute successful partnership launches and ongoing product rollouts, ensuring alignment in cross-functional teams
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue within existing partnerships through product optimization, cross-sell, and upsell initiatives.
• Address and escalate partner challenges swiftly while ensuring timely resolution through collaboration with internal teams.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure day-to-day operations with partners run seamlessly, from onboarding and reporting to invoicing and payments.
• Track and share monthly partner performance dashboards, including sign-ups, claims payments, and retention rates.
• Work closely with the Marketing, Customer Experience, and Operations teams to improve partner journeys and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate account/partner documentation, SLAs, and communication records for effective account governance.
• Monitor service levels and ensure timely resolution of operational or claim-related issues impacting partners.

Market Intelligence and Collaboration

• Keep the commercial division informed of competitor activity, emerging trends, and new opportunities within Kenya's financial inclusion and insurance sectors.
• Build strong working relationships with underwriters and local ecosystem players to support partnership delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Turaco's country and Service Center teams to align Kenya's activities with the broader commercial strategy.
• Represent Turaco at relevant partner meetings, stakeholder forums, and industry events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Embody Turaco's values: Push Boundaries, Work with Excellence, and Profound Respect for the Individual.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing long-term B2B relationships, ideally in insurance, banking, fintech, or financial inclusion.
• Proven track record of growing existing partnerships and improving partner satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage C-suite executives and frontline teams alike.
• Strong analytical and presentation ability, comfortable with data-driven storytelling.
• Highly collaborative, empathetic, and comfortable working across diverse teams and market environments.

You're the Right Fit If You

• Believe relationship building is both an art and a science, and you enjoy nurturing partnerships over time.
• Have managed complex B2B accounts with measurable growth and retention results.
• Can confidently brief a partner's leadership on performance while inspiring field teams in the same breath.
• Thrive in structured yet fast-paced environments, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Are mission-driven and passionate about expanding access to affordable insurance across Kenya and Africa.

Our Company Culture

At Turaco, our culture is defined by our values: 1) Pushing boundaries, 2) Working with excellence, and 3) Profound respect for the individual. If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply

Total Compensation & Benefits

Turaco offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and healthcare, all within a supportive company culture that fosters growth and strong professional relationships.