Retail Branch Manager-Pietermaritzburg

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited, is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover, and personal accident plans.

Drive Insurance and Lending business growth and client service by achieving the agreed sales, driving targeted marketing initiatives, and managing operational activities in the branch unit through a team of Branch Consultants. Grow the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through the execution of the retail branch strategy. Guide, integrate, and standardise the activities, goals, and objectives of various Consultants (Sales and Servicing) in the branch, in line with the strategy. Lead a service delivery culture and ecosystem within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience. Assume responsibility for the successful day-to-day maintenance and management of the Retail branch, being a key representative for the retail branch in the industry.

What will make you successful in this role?

QUALIFICATIONS
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Passed the FAIS RE5
• 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA
• Class of Business compliant per product category (annual)
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) compliant Minimum experience requirements satisfied per financial category.
• Meet fit and Proper Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge:
• Insurance and Financial Sector Industry
• Comprehensive Long-term and Lending Product Knowledge
• FSCA and Prudential Authority Framework and Requirements
• FAIS and Consumer Acts
• POPIA, AML, KYC to mention a few
• Basic understanding of underwriting discipline
• Insurance and Financial Sector Regulatory bodies
• Ombudsman (Long-term Insurance)
• National Credit Act and Regulatory Authority
• Sales tactics and approaches
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Customer service and engagement
• Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards
• Sanlam insurance products (ideal)
• People management practices and principles

Experience:
• At least 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
• Proven track records in Sales
• Service Delivery within the Financial Sector (Insurance and or Lending)
• Service Management experience is essential.
• People Management

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
• Decision quality - Contributing through others
• Directs work - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.