Sales Manager: Cornerstone

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves recruiting and developing sales representatives, setting strategic targets, and managing performance to achieve goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management and customer relations, along with experience in the insurance sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of the organization. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Matric and relevant qualification recognized by FSCA required.
• Experience in management and insurance industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop sales representatives while setting targets.
• Manage regional sales force and oversee administrative activities.
• Develop and sustain customer and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Education

Matric

Relevant Qualification (FSCA recognized)

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Sales Manager: Cornerstone, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Assupol Life Ltd.

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sales Manager: Cornerstone
Assupol Life Ltd.
2023-06-19 Newcastle

Job Ref #: CSM Newcastle
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

To recruit, maintain, develop sales representative and set targets within Cornerstone Regions.

Job Description

To recruit, maintain, develop sales representative and set targets within Cornerstone Regions.

1. Plan and Implement Sales plan at Regional level

• Develop sales plan to attain set goals/targets
• Communicate the sales plan to sales teams
• Identify & agree on individual roles and responsibilities
• Recruit resources according to HR Plan
• Plan for infrastructure requirements – vehicles, offices, furniture, policy books, etc
• Participate in Provincial budgeting process
• Implement & monitor company policies & procedures
• Manage sales staff performance monthly
• Evaluate progress against goals monthly
• Prepare monthly management report

2. Expense Budget

• Monitor expenses against budget
• Track deviation, investigate reasons & recommend corrective action
• Assist with management of monitoring petty-cash requisitions
• Prepare management report on deviations

3. Develop & Sustain Customer & Stakeholder relations

• Intervene on customer queries & concerns
• Understand impact of stakeholder policies on regional business
• Deploy the correct interactions and processes

4. Communication management

• Stakeholder analysis (who’s who?)
• Knowledge of different markets
• Company themes/message

5. Manage Regional Office, Administration & Client Services

• Manage regional sales force – recruitment, selection, training & development, performance management, etc.
• Visits to districts/sites
• Ensure that branch offices project the required image of Cornerstone
• Oversee the regional administrative activities
• Liaise with provincial administration on training needs & support
• Assist with client services and oversee sales staff & offices

Job Requirements

FORMAL EDUCATION

• Matric
• Relevant Qualification (recognised by the FSCA)

?TECHNICAL/LEGAL CERTIFICATION

• Regulatory Examination Level 5: Representatives as an advantage
• Regulatory Examination Level 1: Key Individuals as an advantage
• 30 or 60 credits on NQF level 2 (Depending on the date of appointment in the industry) or
• 60 or 120 credits on NQF level 5 (Depending on the date of appointment in the industry)

?EXPERIENCE

• 1year relevant management experience
• 6 months Insurance industry
• Atleast 6 months advice and intermediary experience in category A (Assistance business)