Account Manager – Group Schemes | Rivonia

The Recruitment Council; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council is seeking an Account Manager: Group Schemes for a leading South African financial services provider in Sandton. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, driving group schemes sales, and delivering data-driven business insights.

Standards include FAIS accreditation, independence in negotiations, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. A diploma/degree in business or marketing is preferred, with SAQA Grade 12 acceptable.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Management or Marketing, FAIS accreditation.
• Experience in group schemes sales and administration in long-term insurance.
• Marketing or sales experience in banking/finance/insurance advantageous.
• Independence in negotiation, commercial acumen, and sales planning.
• Strong verbal communication and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute relationship management plans for existing customer accounts.
• Monitor and assess sales and market data for your geographic region.
• Prepare, interpret, and translate complex data and analytics into actionable business recommendations.
• Manage a portfolio of product projects from milestones to final deliverables.
• Ensure operations adhere to regulatory codes, codes of conduct, and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Negotiation

Sales planning

Commercial acumen

Education

Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent

Diploma or Degree in Business Management or Marketing

FAIS accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a dynamic sales professional with a talent for building powerful partnership networks? Do you thrive in the financial services and insurance sector?

Our client, one of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, is seeking a high-calibre Account Manager: Group Schemes to join their innovative team. If you are a diverse thinker who loves leveraging technology and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional end-to-end business results, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Market Insights: Monitor and assess sales and market data for your geographic region. Conduct product and primary data research to identify key market trends and help management formulate growth strategies.
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and execute relationship management plans for existing customer accounts. Connect with key decision-makers, gather feedback, and ensure customer needs are consistently met.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Prepare, coordinate, and interpret complex data and analytics reports, translating technical insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Project & Account Management: Manage a portfolio of product projects from milestones to final deliverables while independently guiding client accounts to maximize mutual benefits.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all operations fully adhere to regulatory codes, codes of conduct, and organizational policies.

Requirements :

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree (Business Management, Marketing) and FAIS accreditation.
• Proven work experience in group schemes sales and administration within the long-term insurance industry.
• Advantageous: Marketing or sales experience in related fields like banking, finance, or insurance.
• Independence in negotiation, commercial acumen, and sales planning.
• Strong verbal communication and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software.