Area Manager

Old Mutual Limited; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Branch/Sales Manager to lead sales and sales support, identify new markets, and manage key stakeholder relationships. The role requires compliance with FAIS requirements and leads a team across multiple branches.

The position emphasizes coaching, market development, and performance monitoring within a regulated financial services environment. On-site role within the South Africa business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manages sales & sales support processes to ensure branch profitability and meet targets.
• Identifies potential new markets and opens markets with Sales Manager support.
• Manages external relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develops local market and resource plan for the area.
• Monitors area results and performance metrics.
• Performs coaching and mentorship of Sales/Branch Managers; oversight of 3–6 branches/managers.

Skills

Builds Effective Teams

Builds Networks

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Vision and Purpose

Ensures Accountability

Job description

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

This role manages the sales and sales support processes through other managers and their teams, over periods of 3 months to 1 year to ensure branch profitability and to meet business targets.

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 & sales support processes to ensure branch profitability & to meet business targets.
• Identifies potential new markets & opens up the markets with assistance of Sales Manager.
• Responsible for the external relationship management with key stakeholders.
• Develops local market & resource plan for area.
• Monitors area results.
• Performance manages, coaches and mentors Sales / Branch Managers.
• Responsible for 3-6 Branch / Sales Managers.

Skills

Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams
• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Ensures Accountability

Education

Closing Date

04 October 2026 , 23:59

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.

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