Business Manager- Mossel Bay, Western Cape

Old Mutual South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa seeks a Senior Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team of Financial Advisers in the Mossel Bay region. The role focuses on profitability, process execution, and strategic leadership within the PFA framework and national/regional advisory networks.

The successful candidate will drive performance, ensure compliance, and contribute to the MANCO leadership, while shaping local marketing and recruitment initiatives for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Must be FAIS compliant with a certificate in Financial Planning or equivalent with 120 credits (NQF 5).
• Must have passed RE 5 level 1.
• Experience as a Sales Manager preferred.
• Accredited on PFA products and other optional products.
• Preferably 24 months as a Financial Advisor.
• Strong administrative capabilities.
• Comfortable applying the sales process.
• Able to apply the six-step financial process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of Financial Advisers, including top-tier national and regional advisers.
• Manage profitability by controlling results, resources and risks within the area business plan.
• Contribute to regional leadership as a MANCO member.
• Oversee the local sales processes and client-conservation activities.
• Coach and develop advisers to improve performance and client outcomes.
• Recruit and develop teams through local marketing and pipeline programmes.

Skills

Coaching/Development

People management

Planning & Organisation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Sales & Marketing

Business acumen

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Matric

FAIS compliance & RE5

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.

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 is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This sales leadership opportunity offers the chance to manage and grow an already successful team that includes a National Top 50 Financial Advisers and two Regional Top 25 Financial Advisers.

The successful incumbent will have to ensure the team’s profitability by managing results, resources and risks within the framework of the business plan for the area. This role also contributes to the overall management/leadership of the geographical area by serving as a member of the MANCO.

Key Result Areas:

• Managing the application of PFA’s sales process.
• Managing the existing business processes (i.e. conservation, outstanding business, financing, administration and client care).
• Interacting with successful and demanding financial advisors.
• Coaching and development of financial advisors.
• Building and sustaining a productive team.
• Assist with General Practice
• Recruitment into Team of Quality Established Advisors
• Recruit into ACA team to ensure you have pipeline of Graduate Advisors
• Development and Implementation of a Local Marketing Plan

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Matric or equivalent
• Must be FAIS compliant with a certificate in Financial Planning or an equivalent qualification with 120 relevant credits at a minimum NQF level 5.
• Must have passed RE 5 level 1.
• Previous experience as a Sales Manager is preferable.
• Be accredited on all products that PFA distributes as well as accreditation on other optional products.
• Preferably 24 month’s service as a Financial Advisor.
• Have strong administrative capabilities.
• Should be comfortable in applying the sales process.
• Should be able to apply the six step financial process

Competencies

• Strategic
• Innovation
• Customer First
• Leading with influence
• Collaboration (Relating)
• Decision Making
• Execution
• Personal Mastery
• Technical /Business Competencies

Critical Skills And Qualities

• Coaching/training/development
• People/performance management
• Planning, organising and monitoring
• Analytical thinker
• Interpersonal/communication
• Goal setting and execution
• Sales and marketing focused
• Able to motivate and inspire
• Business and financial acumen

Skills

Building Trust, Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships, Upselling

Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams
• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

05 November 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. The Old Mutual Story!