Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
This role manages a sales team and distribution strategy and is accountable for the sales targets and profitability of the team, over periods of up to a year.
The position has been identified as a FAIS position and falls within the ambit contemplated by FAIS related to Category B. The successful candidates must therefore comply with all FAIS requirements, including the Fit and Proper requirements of Honesty and Integrity (e.g. be clear of any offence relating to fraud, dishonesty and/or any professional misconduct) as well as competence and relevant qualifications.
Manages sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets.
Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch.
Accountable for local marketing.
Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities.
Responsible for external networking & relationship building with key door openers.
Ensures delivery of customer value.
Manages, develops, appoints & trains sales advisors.
What is required of you?
A sales manager
- Ensures delivery of customer value.
- Ensures compliance to processes & procedures to minimise business risk.
- Is responsible for the distribution strategy of products within a branch.
- Is accountable for local marketing, networking and relationship building with key door openers
- Manages and is accountable for the sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets.
- Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities through others.
- Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
- Plans & assigns work over periods of up to three months.
- Guides and leads staff to achieve operational excellence standards and creates a climate for optimal performance.
What do we need from you?
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- FAIS Compliance RE & 120 Credits (COB & CPD)
- Product category experience (Long term Insurance subcategory B1, Long term Insurance subcategory B2 and Retail pension benefit)
- 3 years management experience (External)
- Management Qualification (Advantage, however experience can be considered)
- MODP Qualification (Internal)
- A valid Drivers licence and your own car
- A clear criminal and credit check
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Team working
Directing people
Making decisions
Taking actions
Developing strategies
Pursuing goals
Establishing rapport
Interpreting Data
Important Behavioural Success Factors
Embracing change
Examining information
Interacting with people
Articulating information
Inviting feedback
Providing Insights
Meeting timescales
Thinking positively
Upholding standards
Empowering individuals
Following procedures
Exploring possibilities
What we can do for you!
Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Skills
Education
Closing Date
09 September 2024
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the Old Mutuals Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.
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