MFC Sales Manager (Ladysmith)

MFC Sales Manager (Ladysmith)

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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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets.
2. Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch.
3. Accountable for local marketing.
4. Identify & create coordinated sales opportunities.
5. Responsible for external networking & relationship building with key door openers.
6. Ensure delivery of customer value.
7. Manage, develop, appoint & train sales advisors.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Gr12 (Matric)
• FSCA Approved Qualification
• FAIS Compliant
• Product category experience (Long term Insurance subcategory B1, Long term Insurance subcategory B2 and Retail pension benefit)
• CPD – Continuous Professional Development – All cycles
• COB – Class of Business
• A valid Driver’s licence and your own car
• A clear criminal and credit check
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Previous Managerial experience
• Knowledge and exposure to Group Schemes advantageous
• (Internal) Successful completion of MODP (This applies for applicants who have previously worked for Old Mutual)
• (External) Managerial qualification – advantageous

Attributes / Competencies

• Strategic
• Collaboration (Relating)
• Leading with influence
• Customer First
• Execution
• Innovation (Perspective)
• Personal Mastery (Learning)

Closing Date: 22 October 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 Mutual’s 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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Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.