Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
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. Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
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. 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.
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.
The role calls for formal in-house training, the completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams, and accreditation with the Financial Services Regulatory authority and requires continuous professional development.
What do we need from you? 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 circles
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
Essential Behavioural success factors 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
26 April 2024The 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. The Old Mutual Story! About Us 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.
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