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Job Description

What is a Sales Manager?

As an accredited Sales Manager with Old Mutual, you will represent and lead your team with the ideals and values to which the company has subscribed for over 175 years – Integrity, Professionalism, Customer-first, Advice led.
Our purpose is to be our customers’ most trusted lifetime partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime financial goals

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.

Desired experience

Gr12 (Matric)FSCA Approved QualificationFAIS CompliantProduct category experience (Long term Insurance subcategory B1, Long term Insurance subcategory B2 and Retail pension benefit)CPD – Continuous Professional Development – All circlesCoB – Class of BusinessA valid Driver’s licence and your own carA clear criminal and credit checkProven computer literacy (MS Office suite)Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)Previous Managerial experienceKnowledge 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

Skills

Education

Closing Date

01 January 2025

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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